1997 Jaguar XJR 4.0L Petrol · P498 HMH
1997 Jaguar XJR (4.0L, petrol). First registered 27/03/1997. Recorded mileage 121,656 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJR
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3980cc
P498 HMH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2023
- 121,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P498 HMH Mileage History
- 10/01/200785,004 mi
- 09/01/200887,408 mi+2,404 mi
- 10/01/200991,090 mi+3,682 mi
- 11/01/201094,105 mi+3,015 mi
- 29/01/201094,115 mi+10 mi
- 27/01/201197,105 mi+2,990 mi
- 28/01/2012101,875 mi+4,770 mi
- 29/01/2013104,959 mi+3,084 mi
- 08/01/2014107,094 mi+2,135 mi
- 08/01/2014107,094 mi
- 23/01/2015109,738 mi+2,644 mi
- 23/01/2015109,738 mi
- 23/01/2016112,535 mi+2,797 mi
- 21/01/201711,461 mi-101,074 mi
- 27/01/2017114,701 mi+103,240 mi
- 10/01/2018116,266 mi+1,565 mi
- 21/01/2019117,738 mi+1,472 mi
- 22/07/2020119,354 mi+1,616 mi
- 27/07/2020119,356 mi+2 mi
- 27/07/2021120,278 mi+922 mi
- 06/08/2021120,287 mi+9 mi
- 03/08/2022121,262 mi+975 mi
- 19/08/2023121,653 mi+391 mi
- 25/08/2023121,656 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,205 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P498 HMH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jaguar Xjr (P498 HMH) between January 2007 and August 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
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