1998 · 26 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1998 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

254 MOT tests in 2024. 74.4% passed first time, compared with 64.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time74.4%
Failed or needed repairs25.6%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 254 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.3%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  3. Washers: not working2.0%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low2.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.6%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.2%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.2%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics14.6%
  2. Brakes11.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks10.6%
  4. Suspension8.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Body & chassis3.1%
  7. Tyres2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play5.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1998 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 74.4% of 1998 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 254 tests. The average for all 26-year-old cars was 64.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1998 Jaguar Xkr?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; service brake performance: excessively binding; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1998 Jaguar Xkr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).