MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,145 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front chassis rails slightly corroded
both front end of sills slightly corroded
both front floors slightly corroded
both rear chassis rails slightly corroded in several places
both undersills slightly corroded in several places
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front inner flitch slightly corroded
slight play in rear suspension/axle bushs
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
air bag light on
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
steering geometry needs checking
air bag light on
nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding
rear fuel lines corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside front tyre worn on inner tread edge.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?
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R497 VLR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R497 VLR, 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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R497 VLR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R497 VLR safe to buy?
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