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R72 EGJ

1997 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,857 mi
Last recorded108,857 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xjr102,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 EGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,857 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 107,297 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 106,497 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,539 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 105,454 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 104,424 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,279 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 103,112 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 103,112 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 101,727 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,037 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 100,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 97,919 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,067 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,387 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Aug 2009 92,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 90,123 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 87,498 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 85,483 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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R72 EGJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R72 EGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R72 EGJ registered?

R72 EGJ is a 1997 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R72 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 EGJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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