1997 Jaguar XJR 4.0L Petrol · K30 XJR
1997 Jaguar XJR (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 111,927 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJR
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K30 XJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 111,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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K30 XJR Mileage History
- 27/09/2022108,761 mi
- 26/09/2023109,972 mi+1,211 mi
- 17/10/2023109,973 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/2024111,575 mi+1,602 mi
- 16/03/2026111,927 mi+352 mi
Average of roughly 913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K30 XJR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xjr (K30 XJR) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Steering (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
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