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B5 JAG

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,313 mi
Last recorded43,313 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 43,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 43,095 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 42,775 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 41,937 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2020 40,804 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,262 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has play

Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,253 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,130 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 40,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,069 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,030 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,970 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,939 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 39,939 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,904 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,886 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B5 JAG is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B5 JAG, 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 B5 JAG registered?

B5 JAG is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is B5 JAG safe to buy?

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