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S5 JAH

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,424 mi
Last recorded60,424 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 JAH
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 60,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 59,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,906 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 57,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,304 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 55,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,088 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,987 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,127 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 49,223 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,336 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,447 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 45,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,928 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 44,926 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,146 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,162 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,160 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,165 miles

o/s and n/s rear hub play

Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,290 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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S5 JAH is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S5 JAH, 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 S5 JAH registered?

S5 JAH is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S5 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 JAH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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