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J400 RLP

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,161 mi
Last recorded133,161 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 RLP
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 133,161 miles

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

nearside inner front jacking point corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 131,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 128,702 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 128,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 128,286 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 127,459 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 126,363 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 126,344 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 126,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2016 126,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 May 2016 126,214 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2015 125,436 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 125,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2014 122,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 121,738 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 120,460 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 118,997 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 117,097 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 115,197 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2007 113,445 miles

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2006 111,354 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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J400 RLP is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J400 RLP, 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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J400 RLP is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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