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W198 VGK

2000 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,626 mi
Last recorded36,626 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xkr71,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 VGK
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 36,626 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 35,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 35,583 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 34,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split no movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged no white light at rear at present

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split no movement at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear diff has slight oil weep

Pass 10 May 2023 32,595 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 32,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 28,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2022 28,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2021 26,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

unable to access rear seats at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2020 28,829 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2019 21,724 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 21,709 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,984 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 17,517 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage, no chords

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,715 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 11,715 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 5,791 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 5,696 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 5,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,610 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 5,375 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 5,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 5,041 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 5,030 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 5,021 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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W198 VGK is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,131 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 W198 VGK, 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 26 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 W198 VGK registered?

W198 VGK is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W198 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 VGK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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