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S647 TKR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,748 mi
Last recorded70,748 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 TKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 70,748 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 70,325 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,262 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 70,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,193 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,102 miles

Central Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,950 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 66,296 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,296 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,369 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,290 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,074 miles

offside front steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,275 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 57,275 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,506 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 52,351 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,091 miles

' funny ' plates in rear footwell

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 44,222 miles

Lower Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,222 miles

Lower Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,622 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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S647 TKR 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 85%.

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 S647 TKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S647 TKR registered?

S647 TKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S647 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S647 TKR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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