Jaguar XKR reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Jaguar XKR is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 158 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 50 of 442, and 22.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is ball joint dust cover (4.4% of tests).
Ranked 50 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 5,843 Jaguar XKRs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 22.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Jaguar XKR is 37% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
22.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
4,400
Typical age at test: 16 years
Jaguar XKR MOT failure rate by age
Most common Jaguar XKR MOT faults
- Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4% of tests
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4% of tests
What the Jaguar XKR fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8.8% | ▼ 32% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 6.4% | ▼ 60% less often |
| Tyres | 5.0% | ▼ 16% less often |
| Brakes | 4.8% | ▼ 47% less often |
| Visibility | 3.4% | ▼ 44% less often |
| Steering | 2.8% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.8% | ▼ 38% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.5% | About average |
| Body and structure | 1.1% | ▼ 80% less often |
| Wheels | 0.7% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
What MPG does the Jaguar XKR do?
Official economy for the Jaguar XKR ranges from 22.6 to 23mpg across the 3 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2014). A typical petrol version manages 22.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Jaguar XKR first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Jaguar XKR registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £790 a year.
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Official figures for 3 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2014.
Fuel types
Petrol
Official economy
22.6–23.0 mpg
CO2
292–304 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XKR & XKR-S 5.0L V8 Supercharged Coupé & ConvertibleAutomatic · listed 2014 | Petrol | 23 mpg | 292g | £790 |
| XKR CoupéA6 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 22.9 mpg | 304g | £445 |
| XKR ConvertibleA6 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 22.6 mpg | 304g | £445 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Jaguar XKR costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 22.9mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Jaguar XKR reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Jaguar XKR is 37% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 158 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Jaguar XKR?
The most common MOT fault is “Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, found in 4.4% of tests.
›What MPG does the Jaguar XKR do?
Official economy for the Jaguar XKR ranges from 22.6 to 23mpg across the 3 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2014). A typical petrol version manages 22.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Jaguar XKR?
Any Jaguar XKR first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Jaguar XKR registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £790 a year.
›How many Jaguar XKRs fail their MOT?
22.9% of Jaguar XKRs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Jaguar XKR combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.