2007 Jaguar XKR · 4,788 MOT tests
2007 Jaguar XKR reliability
2007 Jaguar XKRs fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 XKR years (4,788 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKRs: 22.6%)
- 24.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar XKRs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 70,298
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,788
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.7% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Jaguar XKR
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.8%
- Lights and electrics6.9%
- Brakes5.4%
- Tyres4.9%
- Steering4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.86%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.36%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.05%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.9%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension rod dust cover no longer sealed 1.59%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.36%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.45%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (4.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.97%)
Other years
Every Jaguar XKR year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Jaguar XKR reliable?
2007 Jaguar XKRs fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 XKR years (4,788 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Jaguar XKR MOT?
Most often track rod end dust cover damaged (2.86% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (2.36% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Jaguar XKR have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Jaguar XKR shows 70,298 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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