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M1 XKR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,134 mi
Last recorded22,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 XKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 22,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 22,050 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 22,021 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 21,922 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 21,569 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 21,084 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,074 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 21,060 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 20,921 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 20,921 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 20,271 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,881 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,494 miles

front tyres worn at inner edge

slight dampness at o/s/r shocky

Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,492 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 13,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,694 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,653 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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M1 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M1 XKR, 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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What year was M1 XKR registered?

M1 XKR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is M1 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 XKR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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