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R709 VDB

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,739 mi
Last recorded109,739 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 VDB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 109,739 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 107,127 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 98,631 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 98,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/front sidewall damage

Pass 9 Aug 2005 83,358 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 83,358 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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R709 VDB is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R709 VDB, 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 R709 VDB registered?

R709 VDB is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R709 VDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R709 VDB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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