1999 Jaguar XKR · 2,127 MOT tests
1999 Jaguar XKR reliability
1999 Jaguar XKRs fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 15 XKR years (2,127 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKRs: 22.6%)
- 24.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKRs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 81,666
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,127
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Strong point: steering, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Jaguar XKR
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.1%
- Suspension7.4%
- Brakes6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure4.2%
- Tyres2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.26%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 1.55%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Position lamp not working 1.41%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 1.36%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Windscreen washers not working 1.18%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.08%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.48%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.44%) · Wheel bearing slight play (4.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.37%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (3.24%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.01%)
Other years
Every Jaguar XKR year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Jaguar XKR reliable?
1999 Jaguar XKRs fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 15 XKR years (2,127 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Jaguar XKR MOT?
Most often lambda reading outside specified limits (2.26% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (1.55% of tests), position lamp not working (1.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Jaguar XKR have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Jaguar XKR shows 81,666 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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