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R655 GYJ

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,591 mi
Last recorded109,591 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 GYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,591 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 109,354 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 108,522 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 104,230 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 98,796 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 98,783 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 94,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 89,842 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 84,274 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,296 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,986 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 69,228 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight 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)

both fr bottom ball joints rubber boots split,osr tyre on limit,osf cut in side wall

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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R655 GYJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R655 GYJ, 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 R655 GYJ registered?

R655 GYJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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