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XKR 79A

2002 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,641 mi
Last recorded115,641 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xkr63,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKR 79A
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 115,641 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 114,274 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 112,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 111,220 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear diff bearing worn

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

Offside Rear diff bearing worn

Fail 25 May 2023 111,216 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear diff bearing worn

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

Offside Rear diff bearing worn

Pass 22 Apr 2022 108,947 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high mount (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

suspension fault warning on

Fail 22 Apr 2022 108,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high mount (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

suspension fault warning on

Pass 9 Apr 2021 107,054 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high mount not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

asc not available

suspension warning on

Fail 31 Mar 2021 107,021 miles

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

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 Suspension component insecurely attached tie bar loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high mount not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

asc not available

suspension warning on

Pass 8 May 2019 103,295 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 103,295 miles

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,365 miles

suspension fault on dash

Pass 5 May 2017 98,826 miles

suspension fault on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

suspension fault shows on dash

Pass 5 May 2015 94,703 miles

suspension light on showing fault

Fail 1 May 2015 94,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

suspension light on showing fault

Pass 1 May 2014 91,886 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 91,885 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,631 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,502 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,118 miles

both front shocks bottom bushs worn

Pass 5 May 2010 81,897 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 81,897 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2009 80,176 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 80,176 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,182 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 75,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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XKR 79A is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 63,937 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 XKR 79A, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XKR 79A registered?

XKR 79A is a 2002 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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