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R706 UKN

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,301 mi
Last recorded105,301 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 UKN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 105,301 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 105,189 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,158 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 105,081 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 104,969 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,806 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,653 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (4) . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 104,653 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (4) . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 104,268 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL four coils are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 103,817 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,471 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 103,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 102,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear vehicle structure and subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 3 Dec 2015 102,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear vehicle structure and subframe is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 13 Aug 2015 102,849 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,080 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 100,402 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 99,892 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 99,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 97,731 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 94,604 miles

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

advisory items as reported on advisory notice no 181237278267 on 03/10/08

Fail 3 Oct 2008 94,580 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

handbrake centre pivot partially seized

slight play in o/s rear wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2007 91,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in nearside rear suspension bushes

slight play in offside rear suspension bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2006 88,985 miles

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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R706 UKN is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R706 UKN, 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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R706 UKN is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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