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S603 CBW

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,901 mi
Last recorded77,901 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 CBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 77,901 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 77,901 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 77,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 73,027 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 71,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 71,924 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 71,510 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,782 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 70,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 69,242 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 68,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 68,679 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,164 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 67,296 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 65,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,244 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 62,628 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front numberplate faded and discoloured

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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S603 CBW is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S603 CBW, 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 S603 CBW registered?

S603 CBW is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S603 CBW safe to buy?

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