1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

449 MOT tests in 2024. 75.9% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time75.9%
Failed or needed repairs24.1%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 449 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.6%
  2. Washers: not working2.4%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting1.8%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.6%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.6%
  8. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced1.3%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes10.7%
  2. Lights & electrics9.4%
  3. Suspension8.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  5. Body & chassis6.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  7. Tyres2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play7.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.5%

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 1999 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 75.9% of 1999 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 449 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Jaguar Xkr?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; washers: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1999 Jaguar Xkr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).