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X897 RDS

2000 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,804 mi
Last recorded98,804 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xkr71,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 RDS
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 98,804 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,172 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 98,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 97,920 miles

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

Offside Front floor corroded not within a perscribed area

Pass 25 Mar 2024 97,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 96,010 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 95,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 95,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear in o/s/f wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along crossmember (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,135 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,984 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly tight

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,553 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,754 miles

Accident repair to front of vehicle

Both front tyres badley scrubbed on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.17mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.68mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,285 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light is on

Fail 18 Jun 2015 93,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,549 miles

Both front floors damaged

Coolant leak

Nearside headlight aim on lowest limit ,headlight adjusters damaged and glued in

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspect accident damage to the front

Suspect filler in both rear sills

Fail 17 Jun 2014 92,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Both front floors damaged

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspect accident damage to the front

Suspect filler in both rear sills

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,826 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 90,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,233 miles

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

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

floor pan and chassis corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,614 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,031 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 57,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,201 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 49,810 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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X897 RDS is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X897 RDS, 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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X897 RDS is a 2000 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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