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R639 VOA

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 VOA
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,024 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside and Offside rear lower antiroll bar link bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight surface corrosion on some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,984 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside front lower sills not within 30cm of brakes, steering or suspension

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 82,975 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside & offside front inner sills corroded

wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,232 miles

under body cooreded and nearside and offside front holes in inner side sills

Fail 17 Oct 2016 81,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under body cooreded and nearside and offside front holes in inner side sills

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight chips in windscreen

slight play in nearside & offside rear wheels

Fail 12 Oct 2015 79,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight chips in windscreen

slight play in nearside & offside rear wheels

Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,325 miles

both front inner archs holed and coreded

small play in nearside front wheel

under body very rusty

Pass 30 May 2013 75,305 miles

all four tryes getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2012 73,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 12 May 2011 71,763 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 69,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play from nearside & offside rear hubs

Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,391 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,970 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,059 miles

OS FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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R639 VOA is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R639 VOA, 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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R639 VOA is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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