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Y397 BGF

2001 Jaguar Xkr

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,042 mi
Last recorded85,042 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xkr67,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 BGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 85,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 84,803 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Sep 2024 84,794 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,170 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 83,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover also slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush dust cover also slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm size 285/30/zr20 (99y) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,085 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,215 miles

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 73,692 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 71,106 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,620 miles

O/s/r metal brake pipe is rusty. Replacement recommended.

Rust residue in o/s/f hub / wheel dish area

Fail 20 Jun 2016 69,563 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hole in floor N/S/F

N/S/R tyre 1.6MM recommend replacement

O/S & N/S front tyres wearing on edges & cuts in side walls

O/S/R tyre 2MM recommend replacement

Rear suspension generally corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 69,543 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,383 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,131 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 64,131 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge engine oil level on min rear pads low

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,355 miles

front brake discs worn,corrosion in n/s/f floor.

new front brake pads fitted brakes requiere bedding in.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 49,355 miles

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

front brake discs worn,corrosion in n/s/f floor.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 49,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 49,259 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Advise ..Rear brake discs wearing

Advise O/S/R Tyre worn close to required limit

Advise...Frontbrake pads worn low.Front brake discs worn quite badly.

Advise...Some damage to N/S/R Wheel rim and tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,046 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 39,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,399 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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Y397 BGF is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr in Grey 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 Y397 BGF, 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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Y397 BGF is a 2001 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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