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P2 XJR

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,481 mi
Last recorded66,481 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 66,481 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 66,108 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass faded/cloudy ()

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 65,970 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,646 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres 10 + years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 65,573 miles

light chassis corrosion

Pass 18 May 2019 65,443 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,362 miles

Nearside inner seals slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 65,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside inner seals slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,189 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering rough when steering wheel rotated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 63,672 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres have surface cracks

nearside mirror insecure

slight play on both steering rack arms

Fail 2 Nov 2011 63,672 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

all four tyres have surface cracks

nearside mirror insecure

slight play on both steering rack arms

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,368 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front chassis corroded

rear view mirror deteriorated

slight play on both steering rack arms

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front indicator lens cracked

rear view mirror deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2010 61,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration cracked

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front indicator lens cracked

rear view mirror deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2008 55,586 miles

rear exhaust silencers coroded

rear view mirror lower edge misting

Fail 17 Dec 2008 55,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion to floors treat sasp

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,799 miles

hand/brake restricted movement

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,440 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,422 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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P2 XJR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P2 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 P2 XJR registered?

P2 XJR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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