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Y171 VSL

2001 Jaguar Xkr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,656 mi
Last recorded55,656 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xkr67,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 VSL
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 55,656 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from auto trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,252 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust parts corrodedoffside front cat pipe and middle and rear

Fail 24 Aug 2023 55,252 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and near sill at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all exhaust parts corrodedoffside front cat pipe and middle and rear

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,253 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 54,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 54,214 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 50,863 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 44,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 41,426 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 39,716 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil filter corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 37,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 37,496 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,031 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 29,067 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,181 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,737 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,194 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 15,226 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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Y171 VSL is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y171 VSL, 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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Y171 VSL is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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