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S505 XAT

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,334 mi
Last recorded80,334 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 XAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 80,253 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,125 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear STRONG ADVISE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,922 miles

Central Upper Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 78,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 77,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,256 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,607 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,602 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,597 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,180 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 72,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,125 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion starting on nearside and offside front floor

Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,005 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,934 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 64,576 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion starting n/s/f and o/s/f floor area

Pass 23 May 2008 62,542 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 16 May 2008 62,437 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,899 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 55,898 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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S505 XAT is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S505 XAT, 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 S505 XAT registered?

S505 XAT is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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