Jaguar XKR reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 14,705 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the XKR tends to fail
Share of Jaguar XKR 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 body & structure, lights & electrics, brakes.
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).