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R423 CKV

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,753 mi
Last recorded185,753 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 CKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 185,753 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 182,675 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 179,973 miles

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

odd wheels on rear but maching pair

Fail 2 Dec 2017 179,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 178,969 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal o/s steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 178,961 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal o/s steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 175,975 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 167,206 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 167,205 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 position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 166,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 161,159 miles

offside front inner sill holed

Fail 8 Nov 2012 161,149 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front inner sill holed

Pass 11 Nov 2011 158,845 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 156,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 154,086 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 152,580 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 152,576 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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R423 CKV is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R423 CKV, 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 R423 CKV registered?

R423 CKV is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R423 CKV safe to buy?

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