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P37 THG

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,682 mi
Last recorded104,682 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 THG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 104,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leaks

Slight movement in both rear hub areas

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,125 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 102,125 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,143 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 101,143 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 99,178 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 99,178 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 97,220 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 94,595 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 92,270 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 90,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake efforts low and just legal

Pass 27 May 2005 80,857 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 80,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake hose ferruls corroded

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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P37 THG is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P37 THG, 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 P37 THG registered?

P37 THG is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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