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R797 KKH

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,059 mi
Last recorded136,059 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 KKH
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 136,059 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 136,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 135,938 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 135,938 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2014 127,735 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 117,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 116,123 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 116,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 86,888 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 86,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

ADVANCE TRAVEL ON FOOTBRAKE

CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM

CORROSION TO N/S/F CHASSIS LEG

CORROSION TO O/S/F BRAKE DISC

DAMAGE TO REAR VIEW MIRROR

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,737 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 82,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 82,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 77,054 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 77,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 69,138 miles

Nearside Front 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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R797 KKH is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R797 KKH, 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 R797 KKH registered?

R797 KKH is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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