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V97 JDU

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,890 mi
Last recorded61,890 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 JDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,890 miles

Strong smell of petrol from underside of car

Fail 6 Mar 2008 61,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Strong smell of petrol from underside of car

Pass 9 Feb 2007 58,509 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 58,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 55,439 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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V97 JDU is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 91,706 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 V97 JDU, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V97 JDU registered?

V97 JDU is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V97 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 JDU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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