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W229 WGJ

2000 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,434 mi
Last recorded54,434 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xkr71,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 WGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 54,434 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 54,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 53,736 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,448 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,139 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 52,728 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,471 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,085 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,545 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,884 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,272 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 50,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,691 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,033 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,101 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,040 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,221 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,963 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,553 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,405 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 36,405 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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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W229 WGJ is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,131 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 W229 WGJ, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W229 WGJ registered?

W229 WGJ is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W229 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W229 WGJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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