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1998 Jaguar XKR Paramount Performance Donington
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 33r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Jaguar XKR coupe was converted to Donington spec by Paramount Performance and produces 400bhp. It has a comprehensive service history and long MOT, offered without reserve.
Condition
7
Solid condition with slight wear visible.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
SAJJGAEF3AR030512
Chassis No:
Odometer:
109,528 miles
G26 XKR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Offered without reserve.
Converted when new by Paramount Performance to Donington spec
Paramount Speed shift gearbox, remapped ECU and uprated supercharger – 400bhp
The XK8 was launched in 1996 and was the first generation of a new XK series available in both coupé and convertible body styles and with the new 4.0 litre Jaguar AJ-V8 engine.
The 1998 XKR was introduced with a supercharged version of the engine.
Jeremy Clarkson, during a Top Gear test-drive, likened the interior of the original XK8 to sitting inside Blenheim Palace.
Paramount Performance is a name synonymous with the Jaguar marque and high-performance engineering tuning.
Paramount Performance was the first tuning company to specialise in the modern range of Jaguar vehicles and have heritage and history of working with Jaguars, developing into a leading modern Jaguar performance specialist worldwide.
This 1998 XKR was converted by Paramount Performance from new to Donington specification.
The Donington specificat...
Points of note
£1,850
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,530
Median Price (Since 2020)
£74,822
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 03 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
108,385 miles
Registration Date
1998-08-27
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 04 2025 with 108,385 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Passed
On May 20 2024 with 107,132 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On May 13 2024 with 107,132 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Mar 10 2023 with 103,687 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- 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))
- (All tyres slightly perished)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On Mar 06 2023 with 103,675 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- 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))
- (All tyres slightly perished)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 30 2021 with 102,916 miles
Passed
On Jan 31 2020 with 102,898 miles
Passed
On May 09 2018 with 102,874 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Passed
On Aug 25 2016 with 99,181 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Aug 16 2016 with 99,173 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Feb 03 2016 with 98,932 miles
Passed
On May 15 2015 with 98,550 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside front tyre starting to crack
Failed
On May 12 2015 with 98,543 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside front tyre starting to crack
Passed
On Jun 07 2014 with 97,523 miles
Failed
On Jun 07 2014 with 97,532 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Jun 27 2013 with 96,748 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Passed
On Jun 12 2012 with 95,058 miles
Failed
On Jun 08 2012 with 95,039 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Passed
On May 12 2011 with 92,561 miles
Failed
On May 11 2011 with 92,557 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On May 01 2010 with 86,474 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jul 03 2008 with 78,103 miles
Passed
On Jul 03 2007 with 72,216 miles
Passed
On Jun 12 2006 with 65,497 miles
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