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P897 LKV

1997 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,361 mi
Last recorded131,361 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjs138,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 LKV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 131,361 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 131,286 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 128,753 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front wing damage

Pass 28 Jan 2016 127,133 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 125,528 miles

Advise fuel lines at rear corroded

Advise n/s/f tyre outer parts of tread scrubbed

Advise n/s/r exhaust silencer corroded

Advise o/s/f + both rear coil springs corroded

Advise play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 125,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Advise fuel lines at rear corroded

Advise n/s/f tyre outer parts of tread scrubbed

Advise n/s/r exhaust silencer corroded

Advise o/s/f + both rear coil springs corroded

Advise play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 123,712 miles

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion n/sr hub slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2013 123,327 miles

slight play on n/sr w/bearing

Fail 21 Jan 2013 123,327 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play on n/sr w/bearing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 122,364 miles

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

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

rear a frame bushes showing sign g of wear exhaust has slight leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2011 121,529 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 120,305 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 118,288 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear petrol pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2008 114,562 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 109,664 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 105,868 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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P897 LKV is a 1997 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 138,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P897 LKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P897 LKV registered?

P897 LKV is a 1997 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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