RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Jaguar XJR reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·3,986 DVSA tests·2024
Across 3,986 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 75% of Jaguar XJR cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on lights & electrics and body & structure.
75%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 76% of peers
+14.3 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
3,986 tests · fleet 61%
75%
Where the XJR fails
Suspension96
Brakes97
Body & structure98
Steering98
Tyres98
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on lights & electrics, body & structure, tyres.
Share of 13 years and older Jaguar XJR MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Jaguar XJR tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Jaguar XJR models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Brakes · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Jaguar XJR reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Jaguar XJR holds up well for its age: 75% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 76% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Jaguar XJR?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Jaguar XJR in 2024: 13 years and older, 75%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Jaguar XJR MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Jaguar XJR versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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