2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Jaguar Xkr MOT pass rate and common faults

594 MOT tests in 2024. 73.1% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time73.1%
Failed or needed repairs26.9%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 594 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.4%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.2%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  8. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  10. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.1%
  2. Suspension12.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  4. Lights & electrics6.9%
  5. Body & chassis6.1%
  6. Tyres4.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%

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 2001 Jaguar Xkr?

In 2024, 73.1% of 2001 Jaguar Xkr cars passed their MOT first time, across 594 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

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

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Jaguar Xkr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).