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B22 XJR

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,549 mi
Last recorded71,549 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,549 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,323 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 70,813 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,128 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,175 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 53,014 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 53,014 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,771 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,610 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,300 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 48,831 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 46,897 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,500 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,928 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,485 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,848 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,563 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 33,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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B22 XJR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B22 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B22 XJR registered?

B22 XJR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is B22 XJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 XJR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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