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R650 KWS

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,605 mi
Last recorded147,605 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 KWS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 147,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear chassis legs corroded.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 147,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both rear chassis legs corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 137,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 137,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 135,102 miles

Both rear chassis leg corroded

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 129,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in rear suspension

Pass 17 Sep 2012 126,695 miles

Advise N/S/F tyre wearing on its inner edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 126,695 miles

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

Advise N/S/F tyre wearing on its inner edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 122,949 miles

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on its inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2010 118,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 118,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 114,077 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 109,456 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 105,909 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 105,909 miles

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

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

Both Front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 102,165 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R650 KWS 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 68.8%.

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 R650 KWS, 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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R650 KWS is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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