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R2 XKE

1997 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,793 mi
Last recorded68,793 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xk44,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 XKE
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 68,793 miles

rad mount corroded

rear chassis corroded

slight bind rear wheels

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,634 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2025 67,566 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 66,627 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 66,584 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both chassis corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 65,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres are run flats

Fail 21 Feb 2023 65,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres are run flats

Pass 25 Feb 2022 64,094 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 64,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working CUSTOMER PROVIDED BULB WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,026 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 62,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,607 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 60,606 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,243 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres perished

Fail 31 Jul 2017 60,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,520 miles

Nearside front floor pan corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

Offside rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front floor pan corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

Offside rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,793 miles

Rear Offside and nearside subframe mounts corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,107 miles

extensive surface corrosion over rear chassis and suspension components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,876 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 49,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,079 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 44,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,663 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,810 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 40,809 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,131 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,082 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,293 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 37,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 34,528 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 34,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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R2 XKE is a 1997 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,272 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R2 XKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R2 XKE registered?

R2 XKE is a 1997 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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