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P101 RSX

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,973 mi
Last recorded109,973 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 RSX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 109,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 107,686 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 105,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play on nearside rear diff out put shaft flange

Fail 9 Aug 2010 105,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play on nearside rear diff out put shaft flange

Pass 12 Aug 2009 102,377 miles

osf lower ball joint gaiter split

osr axle shortshaft has movement close to limit

upper steering column has movement close to limit

Fail 10 Aug 2009 102,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

osf lower ball joint gaiter split

osr axle shortshaft has movement close to limit

upper steering column has movement close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2008 97,838 miles

both rear a frame bushes worn

hand/brake close to full/travel

play both rear hubs

unable to view discs /pads fully

Fail 13 Aug 2008 97,838 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

both front and rear box sections corroded treat asap

both rear a frame bushes worn

hand/brake close to full/travel

play both rear hubs

unable to view discs /pads fully

Pass 13 Aug 2007 92,217 miles

both rear inner brake furrels corroded close to limit treat asap / play starting top column

Pass 17 Aug 2006 85,336 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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P101 RSX is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,018 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P101 RSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P101 RSX registered?

P101 RSX is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 July 1997.

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