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R69 VLT

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,645 mi
Last recorded98,645 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 VLT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,645 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 98,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,439 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 97,815 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 96,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 96,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,842 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 81,514 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 81,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both front and rear brake discs corroded

both front and rear brake discs corroded.

both rear chassis's slightly corroded.

play in both rear driveshafts.

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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R69 VLT is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R69 VLT, 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 R69 VLT registered?

R69 VLT is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R69 VLT safe to buy?

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