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R697 TJR

1998 Jaguar Xkr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,703 mi
Last recorded113,703 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar Xkr80,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 TJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 113,703 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both side floors corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,797 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 107,119 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,204 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 105,560 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 105,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 105,133 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 105,133 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 99,425 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2010 99,411 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,082 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 95,082 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 86,759 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 86,754 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 67,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 57,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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R697 TJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 80,639 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R697 TJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R697 TJR registered?

R697 TJR is a 1998 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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