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P500 XJR

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,709 mi
Last recorded131,709 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 131,709 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 129,728 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 127,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 125,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 125,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 122,829 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,678 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2019 119,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 118,419 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 117,043 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 114,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 114,001 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 114,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 112,254 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

play in o/s/r hub

Fail 9 May 2014 112,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Heavy sweating- power steering pipes/rack area

Hydrocarbons emission level intermittantly high

Localised brake pipes corrosion, some previously greased- presume corrosion

Slight play- offside rear hub/area

Pass 11 May 2013 111,025 miles

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

rear brake flex ferrules corroded

slight oil leaks engine/transmission

steel brake pipes and fuel pipes waxoyled

Pass 6 Apr 2012 110,436 miles

Interior (rear view) mirror deteriorating

Rust-proofing covers corrosion generally

Slight movement in upper steering column

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jan 2011 107,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 106,370 miles

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

brake pipes are coated

Fail 19 Jan 2010 106,369 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pipes are coated

exhaust manifold has a leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 105,126 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear output shaft bearings worn

Pass 23 Jan 2008 102,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 95,738 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 90,788 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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P500 XJR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P500 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 P500 XJR registered?

P500 XJR is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P500 XJR safe to buy?

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