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S98 SVK

1999 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,283 mi
Last recorded66,283 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xkr72,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 SVK
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 66,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 65,648 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 65,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 65,107 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 67,959 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 64,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,645 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 64,541 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,525 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,399 miles

n/s/r chassis starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,021 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 64,019 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,522 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 63,517 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,107 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 62,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,744 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,234 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 56,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 56,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r chassy

Pass 6 Jan 2007 50,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 43,855 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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S98 SVK is a 1999 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 72,935 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 S98 SVK, 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 27 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 S98 SVK registered?

S98 SVK is a 1999 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S98 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 SVK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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