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M6 GSL

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

178,735 mi
Last recorded178,735 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 GSL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2010 178,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise both sills rusty

Advise near side mirror poor condition

Advise slight play in off side rear suspension

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

Pass 6 May 2009 173,329 miles

rear brake pads wearing very thin, exhaust system in poor condition, surface corrosion underside of vehicle !!!.

Fail 20 Dec 2007 165,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear diff drive flange bearing worn

Pass 20 Dec 2007 165,211 miles

rear diff drive flange bearing worn

Fail 5 Dec 2007 165,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

play in rear diff drive flanges

Pass 27 Sep 2006 159,760 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 161,034 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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M6 GSL is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M6 GSL, 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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M6 GSL is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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