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R475 CKV

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,197 mi
Last recorded123,197 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 CKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 123,197 miles

both inner sills corroded out with prescribed area.

Fail 23 Jul 2019 123,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner sills front corners corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 11 Jul 2018 120,656 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front hole in inner sill but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear shock absorber bush slightly worn

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,331 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 111,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,987 miles

O/S/F inner sill holed but no in a prescribed area.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 106,945 miles

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

O/S/F inner sill holed but no in a prescribed area.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 103,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 100,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 97,072 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 97,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,948 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 93,948 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 91,375 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 91,265 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 91,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 85,644 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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R475 CKV is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R475 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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R475 CKV is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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