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K30 XJR

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,927 mi
Last recorded111,927 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 111,927 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,575 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded and hole

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 17 Oct 2023 109,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hole in wing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer hole in sill (not within prescribed area)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

service brake spongey

Fail 26 Sep 2023 109,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hole in wing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer hole in sill (not within prescribed area)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

service brake spongey

Pass 27 Sep 2022 108,761 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wing has a hole from corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing has a hole from corrosion

corrosion to both front flexi pipes on exhaust system

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,931 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi corroded and worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished and cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi corroded and worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished and cracked (5.3.2 (c))

headlight washers inop

nsf arch is corroded and a hole

osf wing is corroded and has a hole

Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,602 miles

headlight washers inop

long brake pedal travel

Nearside Front wing corroded through at bottom

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush dust cover split

Offside Front hole in outer sill

Offside Front wing corroded through at bottom

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush dust cover split

Fail 2 Oct 2020 106,602 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded through at bottom

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bush dust cover split

Offside Front hole in outer sill

Offside Front wing corroded through at bottom

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush dust cover split

headlight washers inop

long brake pedal travel

Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,891 miles

Nearside Front wing corroding through

Offside Front wing corroding through

Pass 28 Sep 2018 102,921 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 102,843 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,650 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,312 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 94,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 91,608 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 86,163 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,122 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 84,114 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 81,786 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 79,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 79,472 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,593 miles

floorpan corroded

front and rear subframe mounts and suspension mounts slightly corroded

front to back and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,545 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 72,541 miles

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

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

slight play/wear in rear wheels

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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K30 XJR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K30 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.

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What year was K30 XJR registered?

K30 XJR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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