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W829 VGF

2000 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xkr71,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW829 VGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 82,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,300 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed FOULING SUSPENSION (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 81,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed FOULING SUSPENSION (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 77,822 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor, front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 77,820 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor, front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,680 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,763 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 73,763 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,789 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 72,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,689 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,075 miles

nearside parking effort low

slight movement in steering colunm

Fail 11 Sep 2018 67,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside parking effort low

slight movement in steering colunm

Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,034 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,004 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,690 miles

*Strong advisory* N/S/R and N/S/F tyres has deep cut but not deep enough to reach the cord on outer sidewall

Auto gearbox oil is weeping

Both front floor bit of corroded

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

N/S headlamp slightly condensation

N/S/F tyre worn low on both edges

N/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre has cut on outer sidewall and slightly worn on inner edge

Slight play on both front inner track rod ball joints

Slight play on both front lower suspension arms outer ball joints

Small play on both rear wheel bearings

Some parts of O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge and has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,571 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 50,571 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,365 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 47,365 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,812 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 44,812 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 40,954 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 40,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,610 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 37,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,669 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 33,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in tyre

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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W829 VGF is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 W829 VGF, 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 W829 VGF registered?

W829 VGF is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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