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S439 DNH

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

58,428 mi
Last recorded58,428 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS439 DNH
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 58,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 57,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 56,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock bush boot deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock bush boot deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 55,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PAS oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 54,985 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 53,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,990 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,222 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,992 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 46,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 45,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,916 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,005 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 36,407 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,288 miles

Engine oil leak from o/s cam cover seal

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,388 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,204 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,358 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 26,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S439 DNH is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S439 DNH, 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.

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What year was S439 DNH registered?

S439 DNH is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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