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V8 HRG

2001 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,157 mi
Last recorded115,157 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xkr67,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HRG
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 115,157 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cataylst (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 115,157 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catayst has tiny holes (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cataylst (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 115,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator cross member corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 115,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front radiator cross member corroded o/s+n/s

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 114,919 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 114,808 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 114,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 113,931 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 113,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 113,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 113,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 109,336 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 109,327 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,855 miles

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

slight play in n/s rear hub assemby

Fail 25 Feb 2016 108,853 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 98,881 miles

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

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

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

handbrake cable slightly frayed

Fail 20 May 2014 98,876 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable slightly frayed

Pass 29 May 2013 94,344 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 94,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 91,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Supercharger Very Noisy

Fail 4 May 2012 90,832 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 85,389 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 85,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 81,754 miles

rust forming on fuel filter

some play in n/s/r hub

Fail 15 May 2010 81,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rust forming on fuel filter

some play in n/s/r hub

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,997 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,094 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 66,086 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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V8 HRG is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V8 HRG, 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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V8 HRG is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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