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S97 OPX

1999 Jaguar Xkr

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,778 mi
Last recorded104,778 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xkr72,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 OPX
MakeJaguar
ModelXkr
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 104,778 miles

N/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 104,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front seats slightly insecure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,348 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 79,348 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,603 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 73,603 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,696 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 50,319 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,350 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 42,084 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rust forming in both front floor pans

Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,406 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 39,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xkr?

Based on 218,570 MOT tests across 12,571 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
2,309
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,571
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,083
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2,159
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,123
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,080
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,593
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S97 OPX is a 1999 Jaguar Xkr in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 72,935 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 Xkr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,083 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S97 OPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S97 OPX registered?

S97 OPX is a 1999 Jaguar Xkr, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S97 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S97 OPX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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