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S445 KGN

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,832 mi
Last recorded61,832 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS445 KGN
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 61,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 61,567 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 61,558 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 61,174 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has very little movement (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 61,171 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has very little movement (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 59,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift when levered under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail immediately forward of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 59,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift when levered under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail immediately forward of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure P.R.S powered electric folding mirror in & then out again to reset mounting mechanism, no further fault found (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 59,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 20 Aug 2019 59,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure powered electric mirrors in & then back out again, no further fault found (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,809 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stone chips (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Side mirror on both sides are partially insecure

Steering column slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 58,339 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,427 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F door card loose

O/S/R and both front tyres are cracking

O/S/R light unit cracked

Offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,626 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to crack

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,141 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 50,141 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,246 miles

nearside and offside rear wheels have slight play

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,782 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,577 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,607 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,480 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,180 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 21,326 miles

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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S445 KGN is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S445 KGN, 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 S445 KGN registered?

S445 KGN is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S445 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S445 KGN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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