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N2 XJR

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,385 mi
Last recorded80,385 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 80,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,839 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top (2.4.A.3)

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

ns exhaust tip missing

Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,921 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top (2.4.A.3)

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

ns exhaust tip missing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,983 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,671 miles

corrosion to front chassis both sides

Fail 27 Mar 2014 72,663 miles

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

corrosion to front chassis both sides

Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,947 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,243 miles

corrosion to underbody

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,237 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear wheel bearing have play

Fail 1 Apr 2010 58,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 54,746 miles

corrosion to area surrounding both front strut tops

Fail 6 Apr 2009 54,741 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to area surrounding both front strut tops

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,604 miles

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

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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N2 XJR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N2 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 N2 XJR registered?

N2 XJR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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