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LXI 975

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,259 mi
Last recorded164,259 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXI 975
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 164,259 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 164,206 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 155,351 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 153,606 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 152,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pas fluid in steering rack area. Possible leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 152,363 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight fluid leak . Possibly from steering rack area

Pass 31 May 2012 141,180 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 141,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre has light cracks in wall

Pass 28 Apr 2011 134,881 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 119,183 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 109,241 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 92,583 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 92,555 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r axle leaking oil

Pass 27 Sep 2005 76,857 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 76,640 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LXI 975 is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LXI 975, 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 LXI 975 registered?

LXI 975 is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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