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V26 DBS

2002 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,421 mi
Last recorded153,421 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xkr63,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 DBS
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 153,421 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 151,382 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 149,824 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 149,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 147,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 145,335 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 142,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 139,236 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 136,074 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 133,948 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 129,142 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 122,456 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2015 122,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,125 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,254 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,817 miles

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

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 5 Oct 2012 93,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 3 Oct 2011 83,894 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

rear diff has a oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,697 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 59,697 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wheel bearings has slight free play

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,907 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 48,907 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,767 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 7,291 miles

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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V26 DBS is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V26 DBS, 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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V26 DBS is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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