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P271 JWE

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,705 mi
Last recorded123,705 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 JWE
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 123,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring touching anti-roll bar

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

steering rack leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2025 120,396 miles

O/S/F WING HOLED AND CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 117,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 113,946 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 113,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,683 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

N/S FLOOR CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

SMALL BLOW BEHIND CA TJOINT

Pass 18 Mar 2020 104,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear engine mount worn

slight exhaust leak

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,669 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,079 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,954 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,112 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,470 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 58,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 50,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 46,244 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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P271 JWE is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P271 JWE, 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 P271 JWE registered?

P271 JWE is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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