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J1 VLR

2002 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,336 mi
Last recorded98,336 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xkr63,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 VLR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,336 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 96,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,317 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 94,496 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front floors corroding

Fail 18 Feb 2022 91,855 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front floors corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,946 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,694 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,494 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,849 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,206 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover cracking bad (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cut (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced v mount (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced v mount (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint cover cracking bad (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,037 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres have outer wall damage

nearside front tyre has inner wall damage

nearside front v mount deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,747 miles

both rear tyrs have outer wall damage

nearside front tyre has inner wall damage

slight play on nearside steering rack arm

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,368 miles

front wind screen has tiny stone chips

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brakes discs very worn

both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes will need attension

n/s/r tyre ..inside wall damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,249 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,621 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,305 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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J1 VLR is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 63,937 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J1 VLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J1 VLR is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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