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R259 BLE

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,247 mi
Last recorded115,247 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 BLE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 115,247 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 113,614 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 112,919 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 112,919 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 109,556 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,074 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,379 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 96,818 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to offside and nearside front wings

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 79,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,386 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside and offside chassis parts corroding

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,999 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 65,419 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 65,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,035 miles

Front pads are 60% worn

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Underbody is starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jul 2005 53,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 53,062 miles

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

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

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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R259 BLE is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R259 BLE, 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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R259 BLE is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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