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S600 XKR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,963 mi
Last recorded93,963 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 93,963 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Fixed to inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch, behind sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lights don't work

Head light washers don't work

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch, behind sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 2.7mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill and floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside D' rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 pipes (inner wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower & upper inner fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre build date (16/13) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 91,850 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 91,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 90,230 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 87,773 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,989 miles

Slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis, offside inner sill, and offside front floor pan.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,938 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,938 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,484 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside sill starting to corrode

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 8 Jul 2014 74,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres getting low

offside sill starting to corrode

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,880 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush holed and has very slight play.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 69,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush holed and has very slight play.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,044 miles

oil leak from rear diff

underside corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,328 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 56,326 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,741 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to front floor

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear subframe bushes starting to debond

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,376 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 36,371 miles

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

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

unable to see inner brake pads †'v' mounts starting to debond

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,877 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 32,876 miles

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

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

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

unable to see inner pads

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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S600 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S600 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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S600 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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