Jaguar XJR reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,986 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the XJR tends to fail
Share of Jaguar XJR cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on lights & electrics, body & structure, tyres.
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).