MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine oily
All springs corroded
Both backboxes slightly corroded
Both front flexy hoses slightly perished
Both rear outer subframe bushes slightly worn
Both rear tyres have 3-4 mm of tread left
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside front tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front bottom balljoint gaitor slightly perished
Offside front tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left
Slight lift in both front and rear wheels but not excessive
oil just above the minimum
power steering pipe at rack damp no leaks
rear gearbox mount slightly worn
slight exhaust blow at manifold area
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All springs corroded
Both backboxes slightly corroded
Both front flexy hoses slightly perished
Both rear outer subframe bushes slightly worn
Both rear tyres have 3-4 mm of tread left
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oily
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside front tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside front bottom balljoint gaitor slightly perished
Offside front tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left
Slight lift in both front and rear wheels but not excessive
oil just above the minimum
power steering pipe at rack damp no leaks
rear gearbox mount slightly worn
slight exhaust blow at manifold area
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?
Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P278 LSR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 P278 LSR, 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 P278 LSR registered?
P278 LSR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P278 LSR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P278 LSR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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