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P222 XJR

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,668 mi
Last recorded159,668 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 159,668 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 159,609 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 159,332 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 159,293 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 159,187 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 159,055 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 158,736 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 158,540 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 158,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 157,974 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 157,738 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 157,354 miles

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

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

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

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

inner sills have slight corrosion

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 157,196 miles

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

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

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

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

both inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2012 156,067 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)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 155,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 154,827 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2009 153,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 151,693 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 147,239 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 143,456 miles

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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P222 XJR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 107,316 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 P222 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P222 XJR registered?

P222 XJR is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P222 XJR safe to buy?

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