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P231 WAP

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,727 mi
Last recorded152,727 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 WAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 152,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 152,251 miles

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)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

under body corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 144,806 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 144,806 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 137,841 miles

metal fuel pipes at rear corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 137,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

metal fuel pipes at rear corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 130,893 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 124,608 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 116,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor corroded at front sills on both sides

Pass 16 Mar 2009 107,530 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 98,177 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,197 miles

Light scratching on windscreen .

Oil leak

Slight play detected at rear wheels .

Pass 19 Sep 2006 85,737 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 85,736 miles

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

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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P231 WAP is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P231 WAP, 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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P231 WAP is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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