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S57 JGT

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,579 mi
Last recorded95,579 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 JGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 95,579 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 95,329 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,056 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 94,582 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,525 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 92,414 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,144 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,034 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,657 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 84,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,041 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,890 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 79,890 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 78,035 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 76,909 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,122 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 70,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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S57 JGT is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S57 JGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S57 JGT registered?

S57 JGT is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S57 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 JGT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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