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R461 CKV

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,982 mi
Last recorded83,982 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 CKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2009 83,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 79,046 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Oct 2007 71,803 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 71,803 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2006 64,165 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 64,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 56,193 miles

vehicle presenter be aware that rear number plate will need replacing before next annual mot test

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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R461 CKV is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R461 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 R461 CKV registered?

R461 CKV is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R461 CKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 CKV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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