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R581 STA

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,945 mi
Last recorded141,945 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 STA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 141,945 miles

All suspension components corroded

All underside of car corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 141,945 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All suspension components corroded

All underside of car corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 141,398 miles

all coil springs are corroded

both sub frames are corroded

fuel lines corroded at rear

inner sills are corroded and soft

oil leaks

play in offside rear hub lower mounting bush

radiator in poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2012 139,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all coil springs are corroded

both sides of the front inner wings by the jacking points are holed and corroded

chassis corroded and poor in area of front subframe mounting points

chassis is corroded

the upper steering column has play

Pass 4 Oct 2012 139,321 miles

all coil springs are corroded

both sides of the front inner wings by the jacking points are holed and corroded

chassis corroded and poor in area of front subframe mounting points

chassis is corroded

the upper steering column has play

Fail 22 Aug 2011 136,876 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering column has play

underbody ,chassis,suspension and brakes are all corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 136,876 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering column has play

underbody ,chassis,suspension and brakes are all corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 132,528 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 132,443 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 129,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 124,944 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 124,939 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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R581 STA is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R581 STA, 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 R581 STA registered?

R581 STA is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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