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V297 JRD

2000 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,345 mi
Last recorded137,345 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xjr93,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 JRD
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 137,345 miles

COOLENT LEVEL LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 1 May 2026 137,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 137,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2023
Fail 21 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 134,179 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 134,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 133,050 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 130,279 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 130,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 129,708 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 119,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 114,846 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 113,177 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 111,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,996 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Mar 2011 106,996 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 100,426 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 92,708 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2009 92,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2008 87,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 87,226 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 78,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 68,101 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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V297 JRD is a 2000 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 93,534 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V297 JRD, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V297 JRD is a 2000 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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