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S515 JCY

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,375 mi
Last recorded84,375 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 JCY
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 84,375 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 84,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 84,318 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 84,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,806 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 83,805 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,764 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,334 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 79,862 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,682 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,803 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,381 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight cut on offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 66,676 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,803 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 57,809 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,056 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,546 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 50,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 40,677 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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S515 JCY is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S515 JCY, 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 S515 JCY registered?

S515 JCY is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S515 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 JCY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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