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VWL 96

2001 Jaguar Xkr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

48,964 mi
Last recorded48,964 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xkr67,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWL 96
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 48,964 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 48,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 48,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 48,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in upper steering coloum

Pass 8 Aug 2022 48,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 48,104 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 47,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,582 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inside edge

Offside Front tyre low in side edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,246 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 44,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,755 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 42,755 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,467 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 40,456 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,582 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,235 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,465 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,771 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 18,512 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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VWL 96 is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 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 VWL 96, 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 VWL 96 registered?

VWL 96 is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is VWL 96 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWL 96 shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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