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J8 PNJ

2001 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,736 mi
Last recorded134,736 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xkr67,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 PNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,736 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 134,218 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 133,009 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 132,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,564 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 129,521 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,532 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 128,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 127,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 125,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 122,374 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 118,618 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,243 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,527 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 105,053 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 105,053 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s main metal brake pipe rusting

n/s/f metal brake pipe rusting

o/s main metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2012 100,811 miles

os & ns front too rear metal brake pipes corroded.osf inner wing corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 98,008 miles

tested wet rear brake discs worn and pitted on inner faces

Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs poor condition

front tyres low on inner edges

off side handbrake cable outer casing chaffed exposing inner cable

oil leak

windscreen cracked (outside swept area)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 90,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on

front brake discs poor condition

front tyres low on inner edges

off side handbrake cable outer casing chaffed exposing inner cable

oil leak

windscreen cracked (outside swept area)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,219 miles

oil leak from rear diff

slight play in both front shock adsorber lower bushes

Fail 5 Nov 2009 68,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak from rear diff

slight play in both front shock adsorber lower bushes

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,265 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,875 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,183 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 31,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J8 PNJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 67,563 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J8 PNJ, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J8 PNJ registered?

J8 PNJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is J8 PNJ safe to buy?

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