2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Jaguar Xjr MOT pass rate and common faults

131 MOT tests in 2024. 68.7% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time68.7%
Failed or needed repairs31.3%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 131 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.9%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.8%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  7. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.3%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.3%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.3%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.6%
  2. Emissions & leaks13.0%
  3. Brakes12.2%
  4. Lights & electrics9.9%
  5. Body & chassis9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  7. Tyres3.1%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.3%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2001 Jaguar Xjr?

In 2024, 68.7% of 2001 Jaguar Xjr cars passed their MOT first time, across 131 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Jaguar Xjr?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2001 Jaguar Xjr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).