Jaguar XJR

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 25 model years from 5,372 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

5,372

Highest Pass Rate

2017 (95%)

Years Covered

About the Jaguar XJR

The Jaguar XJR was MOT tested 5,372 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 25 model years (1990 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 model has the highest pass rate at 95% from 133 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 21 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Jaguar XJRs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 132,962 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 47,058 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 5000cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the Jaguar XJR?

vs average of all models+3% (82% avg)

vs Jaguar brand average-3% (88% avg)

Best to worst year spread21 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Jaguar XJR by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	93%	191	47,058 mi
2017	95%	133	58,591 mi
2016	92%	165	49,299 mi
2015	83%	75	53,356 mi
2014	91%	183	62,913 mi
2013	93%	30	74,665 mi
2008	89%	157	87,799 mi
2007	84%	348	94,403 mi
2006	77%	294	99,136 mi
2005	82%	167	101,910 mi
2004	77%	370	108,410 mi
2003	84%	541	112,539 mi
2002	79%	99	108,492 mi
2001	82%	328	113,959 mi
2000	81%	172	100,269 mi
1999	80%	298	106,393 mi
1998	79%	790	107,156 mi
1997	87%	189	106,536 mi
1996	84%	187	112,362 mi
1995	74%	325	107,723 mi
1994	85%	80	121,359 mi
1993	76%	33	83,103 mi
1992	83%	47	96,642 mi
1991	100%	64	20,438 mi
1990	89%	106	132,962 mi

Questions about the Jaguar XJR

Is the Jaguar XJR reliable?

Across its 25 model years in our data (1990 to 2018), the Jaguar XJR averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 5,372 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2017 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 95%.

Which year Jaguar XJR has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 Jaguar XJR has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 1995 model has the lowest at 74%, a 21 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.