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P434 DNR

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

116,684 mi
Last recorded116,684 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 DNR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 116,684 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 114,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 113,283 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 112,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded but not leaking

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 111,820 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 111,220 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 110,521 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 110,349 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 109,187 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 109,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 100,548 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged correded (7.2.2)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

slight play in steering rack bushes

underside of car heavy undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 99,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,793 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

under side of car has been wax oiled

Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,921 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,976 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 88,717 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 88,036 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 87,359 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 86,579 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 85,094 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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P434 DNR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P434 DNR, 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 P434 DNR registered?

P434 DNR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P434 DNR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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