2006 Jaguar XKR 4.2L Petrol · V12 PAV

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 29 January 2026 with no advisories or defects recorded, which represents the cleanest result in the available history and suggests a positive immediate position for a prospective buyer. Reviewing the trend across the recorded tests, the 2016 failure for an airbag warning lamp and rear tyre wear was followed by a clean pass, and the only subsequent blemishes were the 2018 advisories relating to worn rear suspension arm pins or bushes. Since 2019 the car has accumulated four consecutive passes with no recorded issues, indicating that the maintenance pattern has stabilised and, if anything, is improving rather than deteriorating. The absence of any repeat advisories on braking components, corrosion, steering, or emissions across the full history is reassuring for a vehicle of this age and specification. With 157,813 miles recorded on a car now approximately twenty years old, the annualised usage works out at roughly 7,891 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a car of this vintage and certainly not indicative of neglect through excessive motorway use. The MOT gap between 2022 and 2024, combined with the gap between 2024 and 2026, suggests periods of relatively modest use rather than rapid accumulation, which on a high-performance Jaguar is generally favourable for the longevity of the engine, transmission, and supercharger components. That said, lower annual mileage can also bring its own concerns, particularly with regard to standing corrosion on the brake discs, potential seal drying in the drivetrain, and degradation of fluids and rubber components through age rather than wear. Given the clean recent MOT history, the most important guidance is to focus on age-related condition rather than chasing specific recorded defects, as the 2018 suspension advisories have not reappeared and the 2016 airbag and tyre issues appear to have been resolved at the time. On a physical inspection, check all four tyres carefully for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is common on twenty-year-old rubber regardless of tread depth, and confirm that the tyres are of matching age codes; any perished tyres should be replaced regardless of legal tread. Inspect the brake discs for severe edge corrosion and ensure the calipers are releasing cleanly, as a car that has seen periods of light use is prone to binding calipers and juddering under braking due to surface corrosion. Lift the bonnet and check the condition of all coolant, brake, power steering, and supercharger feed hoses for brittleness, and verify the age of the 12V battery, as units beyond five or six years old are prone to sudden failure, particularly on cars with complex electronic systems such as the XKR. On the test drive, listen for any suspension clonks or squeaks over bumps which could indicate perished bushes given the car's age, and pay particular attention to the operation of the convertible roof mechanism if this is a cabriolet variant, the heating and air conditioning systems, the operation of the adaptive dampers if fitted, and any warning lights on the instrument cluster, particularly the airbag indicator which was previously flagged. Finally, it is worth verifying the service book history independently of the MOT record, as MOT testing does not cover engine servicing, and a 4.2 litre supercharged V8 demands regular oil and filter changes along with coolant, brake fluid, and supercharger oil changes at calendar-based intervals. Given the car's age and relatively modest annual mileage, confirm that a reputable specialist has attended to the timing chain tensioners, supercharger clutch, and any known weak points in the X150-generation XKR electrical systems. A pre-purchase inspection by a Jaguar specialist or an independent engineer familiar with the marque is strongly advisable, as many issues on a car of this age and complexity will not be revealed by an MOT pass alone but could prove very costly if overlooked.