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S5 XKR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,993 mi
Last recorded55,993 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 55,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 55,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,948 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 53,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,603 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 50,415 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 50,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,879 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 47,879 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 4.39% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,799 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,402 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,950 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,372 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight movement in rear hub knuckles

Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,873 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 39,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,145 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 37,581 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2005 35,795 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 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Green 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 S5 XKR, 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 XKR registered?

S5 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S5 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 XKR 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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