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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Jaguar XJR. Check any XJR by registration number below.

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82.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.1%

vs Jaguar Avg

28

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Jaguar XJR — MOT Reliability Overview

The Jaguar XJR has an average MOT pass rate of 82.1%, which is 4.1 percentage points below the Jaguar brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the XJR is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Jaguar XJR fails its MOT are parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative, a wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. If you are preparing your XJR for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Jaguar XJR, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Jaguar XJR performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 266 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

7.3%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2017

Based on 178 vehicles

94.9%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

3.1%

Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

2016

Based on 206 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

17.0%

2015

Based on 93 vehicles

83.9%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

29.3%

Mileage at 10yr

102k mi

2014

Based on 191 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

26.2%

Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

2013

Based on 41 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

7.1%

Mileage at 10yr

102k mi

2009

Based on 32 vehicles

84.4%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

10.0%

Retest Rate

10.0%

2008

Based on 220 vehicles

84.5%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

11.3%

2007

Based on 441 vehicles

80.7%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

20.8%

2006

Based on 383 vehicles

75.7%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

14.8%

2005

Based on 237 vehicles

77.2%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

21.0%

2004

Based on 477 vehicles

73.6%Average
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

20.1%

2003

Based on 716 vehicles

80.0%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

14.6%

2002

Based on 171 vehicles

73.1%Average
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

17.9%

2001

Based on 424 vehicles

80.2%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

13.5%

2000

Based on 285 vehicles

80.7%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

10.3%

1999

Based on 391 vehicles

78.3%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

10.8%

1998

Based on 877 vehicles

75.7%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

21.7%

1997

Based on 238 vehicles

84.0%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

9.2%

1996

Based on 234 vehicles

83.3%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

11.3%

1995

Based on 367 vehicles

75.2%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

14.4%

1994

Based on 95 vehicles

82.1%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

8.1%

1993

Based on 36 vehicles

75.0%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

22.2%

1992

Based on 62 vehicles

82.3%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

20.5%

1991

Based on 71 vehicles

98.6%Excellent
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1990

Based on 73 vehicles

75.3%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

96.3%

1989

Based on 100 vehicles

76.0%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

14.1%

0

Based on 2,607 vehicles

81.1%Good
Jaguar average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

97k mi

Top MOT Failures — Jaguar XJR

The most common reasons a Jaguar XJR fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative

13.7%
2

A wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired

13.7%
3

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

13.7%
4

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

4.5%
5

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

4.4%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.9%

Rear Offside

1.5%

Rear Nearside

1.1%

Jaguar XJR — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Jaguar XJR MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Jaguar XJR?
The average MOT pass rate for the Jaguar XJR is 82.1% compared to the Jaguar average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Jaguar XJR?
The most common MOT failures on the Jaguar XJR are: Parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative (13.7%), A wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired (13.7%), Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (13.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Jaguar XJR reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.1%, the Jaguar XJR is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Jaguar XJR?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Jaguar XJR?
Typical mileage for the Jaguar XJR: 54,371 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used XJR to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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