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J16 TAJ

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,784 mi
Last recorded38,784 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 TAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 38,784 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

front discs worn unable to view pads fully

play both rear hubs close to limits

play starting adjustable top/column

unable to view rear pads fully

Fail 6 May 2008 38,783 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both rear tyres worn close to limit

front discs worn unable to view pads fully

h/brake imbalance

play starting adjustable top/column

unable to view rear pads fully

Pass 1 Jun 2006 160,900 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 160,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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J16 TAJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 102,126 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J16 TAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J16 TAJ registered?

J16 TAJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is J16 TAJ safe to buy?

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