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M8 URP

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,976 mi
Last recorded120,976 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 URP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,985 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 118,062 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in offside steering rack end

Pass 26 Feb 2016 115,598 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,108 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 111,248 miles

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion in places

Pass 9 Feb 2013 109,681 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 108,184 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 104,731 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,898 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrossion on shassie

Pass 10 Sep 2008 93,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 87,390 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 87,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006
Pass 25 Oct 2005 72,362 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 72,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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M8 URP is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M8 URP, 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 M8 URP registered?

M8 URP is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is M8 URP safe to buy?

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