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R218 TAC

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,910 mi
Last recorded39,910 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 TAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 39,976 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal numerous areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under the wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills, floor and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills, floor and inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyres perished and beginning to crack on the side walls. New tyres is advised.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,649 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake has a slight bind. A stripdown and inspection is advised.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,109 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,641 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 37,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,512 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,534 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,680 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,088 miles

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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R218 TAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R218 TAC, 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 R218 TAC registered?

R218 TAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R218 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 TAC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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