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R800 XJR

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,839 mi
Last recorded100,839 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 100,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,385 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012
Pass 16 Dec 2010 94,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 94,001 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 93,996 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,864 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 76,381 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 71,917 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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R800 XJR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R800 XJR, 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 R800 XJR registered?

R800 XJR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R800 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 XJR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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