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P499 JOM

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,556 mi
Last recorded111,556 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 JOM
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 111,556 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,399 miles

Offside Front tyre worn away on inner edge

park brake readings on limit

play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,396 miles

Centre exhaust blowing

Offside Front tyre worn away on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2015 104,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill (5.2.6)

Centre exhaust blowing

Offside Front tyre worn away on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2014 100,333 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 99,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust pipe blowing

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,160 miles

front exhaust pipes blowing

n/s front indicator lens broken

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Dec 2012 89,878 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 83,998 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

screw in o/s front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2010 79,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust pipe blowing

Pass 31 Jan 2009 74,995 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,715 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 71,712 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,444 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 52,780 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P499 JOM is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P499 JOM, 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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P499 JOM is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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