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F16 GRR

1997 Jaguar Xkr

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xkr85,679 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 GRR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 85,979 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 85,679 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 85,615 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 85,602 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 85,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,420 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,137 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,974 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,924 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 84,924 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,757 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 84,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,000 miles

brake pipes undersealed

chassis/floorpan undersealed

surface corrosion on rear inner wheel arches

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,826 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,825 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,489 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 83,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,183 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2010 78,194 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2010 78,194 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 72,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion evident under side of vehicle

noide evident steering rack area

Fail 3 Dec 2008 68,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 68,270 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 58,408 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 58,401 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,046 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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F16 GRR is a 1997 Jaguar Xkr in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,679 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F16 GRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F16 GRR registered?

F16 GRR is a 1997 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is F16 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 GRR shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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