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S588 LLX

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,086 mi
Last recorded87,086 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 LLX
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 87,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 87,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 86,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 86,908 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 86,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 86,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,757 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,835 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,499 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 86,088 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,088 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 85,920 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 85,745 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 85,380 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 85,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,985 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,575 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,289 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 47,289 miles

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

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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S588 LLX is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S588 LLX, 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 S588 LLX registered?

S588 LLX is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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