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S40 MRF

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

111,897 mi
Last recorded111,897 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 MRF
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 111,897 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 111,885 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 110,880 miles

Offside headlight unit wet inside

Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,871 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Dec 2021 108,847 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,790 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 106,072 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 104,085 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,319 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose at the bottom of power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 102,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose at the bottom of power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,180 miles

Offside Rear chassis rusted but not holed

Fail 16 Nov 2016 101,180 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear chassis rusted but not holed

Pass 10 Nov 2015 125,297 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 125,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 122,603 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

OSR Chassis corroded.

Screw in OSF shoulder of tyre.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 121,354 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyre treads getting low.

Some corrosion to OSR outer sill.

Some upper column movement.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 119,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 116,810 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 116,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 108,086 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2010 107,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 92,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 92,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,920 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 85,910 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 80,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 76,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2005 68,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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S40 MRF is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 80,639 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S40 MRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S40 MRF registered?

S40 MRF is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S40 MRF safe to buy?

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