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X579 TAO

2000 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,929 mi
Last recorded94,929 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xkr71,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 TAO
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 94,929 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,407 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 93,605 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,854 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 91,348 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,641 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,099 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,108 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,581 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,215 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,772 miles

both front wheels scuffed

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut in three places but not down to cords

nearside rear wheel badly damaged

nearsids front tyre cut in three places but not down to cords

offside rear wheel scuffed

Fail 14 Sep 2012 78,768 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front wheels scuffed

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut in three places but not down to cords

nearside rear wheel badly damaged

nearsids front tyre cut in three places but not down to cords

offside rear wheel scuffed

Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear number plate staring to delaminate

Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,448 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 75,448 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,354 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,208 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,775 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,042 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 57,042 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)

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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X579 TAO is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 X579 TAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X579 TAO registered?

X579 TAO is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X579 TAO safe to buy?

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