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W88 MDG

2001 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,178 mi
Last recorded81,178 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xkr67,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 MDG
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 81,178 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (offside nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 81,165 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 79,962 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 79,951 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,632 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 77,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,589 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,508 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 77,508 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

heavily undersealed, unable to inspect

Pass 24 Feb 2018 77,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel slight play

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel slight play

Fail 9 Feb 2018 77,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear damage on the bottom half of the view mirror (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

all under body and sill cover by under seal

Pass 3 May 2016 77,310 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 77,308 miles

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)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely BOTH (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2013 77,011 miles

slight play nearside front wheel

Fail 1 Sep 2013 77,011 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play nearside front wheel

Pass 1 May 2012 73,610 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,303 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 47,147 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 19 May 2009 45,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres close to wear indicators and side walls deteriorated not exposing ply or cords

o/s/f ball joint has slight lift

slight end float in both rear half shafts

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged not exposing cords/ply

Pass 5 Feb 2007 40,038 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 40,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 30,075 miles

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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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W88 MDG is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W88 MDG, 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 W88 MDG registered?

W88 MDG is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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