Jaguar logo

Jaguar XKR

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,996 cc

Y298 GCEMOT history

Y298 GCE is a blue petrol Jaguar XKR first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 38,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,956 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
Get reminders for Y298 GCE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 GCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
XKR
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 GCE was last recorded at 38,956 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2016: 74,535 miles, lower than 83,718 miles on 8 Sept 2016.
  • 20 Aug 2022: 32,608 miles, lower than 83,986 miles on 18 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
37,773 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,956 miles
  • 2025 – 37,773 miles
  • 2024 – 36,320 miles
  • 2023 – 33,640 miles
  • 2022 – 32,608 miles
  • 2021 – 83,986 miles
  • 2020 – 81,646 miles
  • 2019 – 79,425 miles
  • 2018 – 77,917 miles
  • 2017 – 76,350 miles
  • 2016 – 74,535 miles
  • 2015 – 81,494 miles
  • 2014 – 77,663 miles
  • 2013 – 75,716 miles
  • 2012 – 73,260 miles
  • 2011 – 70,897 miles
  • 2010 – 69,357 miles
  • 2009 – 68,506 miles
  • 2008 – 58,957 miles
  • 2007 – 46,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,956 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,956 miles (+1,183)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,956 miles
    Test number
    501814735310
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass37,773 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    37,773 miles
    Test number
    251672610208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail37,762 miles (+1,442)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,762 miles
    Test number
    860430604373
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass36,320 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    963194703079
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail36,320 miles (+2,680)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    685376956654
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass33,640 miles (+24)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    936331015289
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail33,616 miles (+1,008)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,616 miles
    Test number
    826751160769
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass32,608 miles (-51,378)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,608 miles
    Test number
    698073664384
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,986 miles (+2,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,986 miles
    Test number
    844877859479
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside shafts have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside sill ends (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass81,646 miles (+2,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,646 miles
    Test number
    956336597388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass79,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    107155197022
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail79,425 miles (+1,508)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    695503141187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass77,917 miles (+1,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,917 miles
    Test number
    116575384291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded

  14. Pass76,350 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,350 miles
    Test number
    905767392501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,535 miles (-9,183)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,535 miles
    Test number
    803595311801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,718 miles (+2,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,718 miles
    Test number
    346230072821
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass81,494 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,494 miles
    Test number
    636320538084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,663 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,663 miles
    Test number
    898611264249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail77,650 miles (+1,934)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,650 miles
    Test number
    318361644204
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass75,716 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,716 miles
    Test number
    448442163299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,260 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,260 miles
    Test number
    119236462200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,897 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,897 miles
    Test number
    928066251276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,357 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    694248100363
    • NoteNearside door mirror poor
    • NoteSlight play in both rear suspension bushes

  24. Fail69,357 miles (+851)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    964558400399
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside door mirror poor
    • NoteSlight play in both rear suspension bushes

  25. Pass68,506 miles (+9,549)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,506 miles
    Test number
    494010429487
    • NoteFront wipers poor

  26. Pass58,957 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,957 miles
    Test number
    200688818364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,134 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,134 miles
    Test number
    264391428081
    • NoteNearside dip beam is at low level.
    • NoteRear tyres are worn close to wear bar indicators

  28. Fail56,134 miles (+9,827)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,134 miles
    Test number
    820348318047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside dip beam is at low level.
    • NoteRear tyres are worn close to wear bar indicators

  29. Pass46,307 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,307 miles
    Test number
    192188417045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre starting to get abit low on tread

Questions about Y298 GCE

Does Y298 GCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y298 GCE is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y298 GCE?
The MOT on Y298 GCE is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y298 GCE done?
Y298 GCE was recorded at 38,956 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026.
Has Y298 GCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 GCE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y298 GCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y298 GCE find?
Y298 GCE passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y298 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.