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W498 GCX

2000 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,170 mi
Last recorded83,170 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xkr71,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 GCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,170 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 83,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 81,387 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,123 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 80,108 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,246 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 78,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 75,696 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,942 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,531 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 70,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front headlight washer loose but still working

nearside rear tyre has been repaired cannot see cords

nearside rear wheel rim has damage but cannot see extent due to metal cover

Fail 30 Jun 2014 70,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside front headlight washer loose but still working

nearside rear tyre has been repaired cannot see cords

nearside rear wheel rim has damage but cannot see extent due to metal cover

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,254 miles

n/s o/s front shock absorber lower bushes slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,865 miles

n/s/f floor corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2011 68,865 miles

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

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,304 miles

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

brake disc corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,933 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,051 miles

slight play in rear suspension or driveshaft

Fail 4 Aug 2008 62,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

slight play in rear suspension or driveshaft

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,691 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

wiper blade condition poor

Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,925 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 53,474 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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W498 GCX is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 W498 GCX, 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.

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What year was W498 GCX registered?

W498 GCX is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W498 GCX safe to buy?

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