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R796 AKR

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,246 mi
Last recorded57,246 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 AKR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 57,246 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just below seat belt anchor bolt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 57,239 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Co to high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced just below lower seat belt anchor bolt. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive just below lower seat belt anchor bolt. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 57,226 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential seaping oil

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 56,109 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 52,967 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 52,945 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, within 30cm of outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, within 30cm of outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 255/45/17

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 47,547 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner sill corroding

Nearside tail silencer outer skin deteriorating

Offside Inner sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 47,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroding

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2020 47,075 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroding

Offside Inner sill corroding

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2019 46,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 18 Dec 2018 45,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 43,421 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 43,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,288 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 43,288 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Under sills corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside under sill's corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,127 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,833 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,832 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 42,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r exhaust system deteriated

o/s/r exhaust system deteriated

Fail 7 Mar 2012 39,987 miles

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r exhaust system deteriated

o/s/r exhaust system deteriated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,645 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,042 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 15,942 miles

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

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

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

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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R796 AKR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R796 AKR, 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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R796 AKR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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