2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Jaguar Xjr MOT pass rate and common faults

103 MOT tests in 2024. 80.6% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time80.6%
Failed or needed repairs19.4%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 103 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    10 marked dangerous
  2. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.9%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.9%
  7. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting1.9%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.6%
  2. Body & chassis8.7%
  3. Suspension8.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  6. Brakes5.8%
  7. Tyres3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Jaguar Xjr?

In 2024, 80.6% of 2000 Jaguar Xjr cars passed their MOT first time, across 103 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Jaguar Xjr?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Jaguar Xjr reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).