RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Jaguar XKR reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·14,705 DVSA tests·2024
Across 14,705 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 78% of Jaguar XKR 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 body & structure and lights & electrics.
78%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 83% of peers
+17.7 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
14,705 tests · fleet 61%
78%
Where the XKR fails
Suspension95
Brakes97
Body & structure99
Steering99
Tyres98
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on body & structure, lights & electrics, brakes.
Share of 13 years and older Jaguar XKR MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Jaguar XKR tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Jaguar XKR models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Suspension · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Jaguar XKR reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Jaguar XKR holds up well for its age: 78% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 83% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Jaguar XKR?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Jaguar XKR in 2024: 13 years and older, 78%. 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 XKR MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Jaguar XKR versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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