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S575 WMS

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,754 mi
Last recorded78,754 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS575 WMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 78,754 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 78,409 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 78,392 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 77,960 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 77,402 miles
Pass 30 May 2022
Fail 23 May 2022 76,908 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 76,861 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 74,661 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 74,649 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower under body. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower under body. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn from inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,800 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,303 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 69,303 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDE. (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,970 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,903 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,363 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 60,363 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,273 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,806 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,582 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,495 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,957 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 43,956 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,862 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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S575 WMS is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S575 WMS, 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 S575 WMS registered?

S575 WMS is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S575 WMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S575 WMS shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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