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P164 SAC

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,261 mi
Last recorded180,261 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 SAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 180,261 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 178,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 172,109 miles

PLAY IN REAR DIFF

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT TOP SHOCK BUSHES

Pass 14 Jul 2008 172,109 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

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

PLAY IN REAR DIFF

SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT TOP SHOCK BUSHES

Pass 17 Jul 2007 160,318 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 160,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 142,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 126,521 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE †SLIGHT BLOW ON OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST BOX

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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P164 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P164 SAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P164 SAC registered?

P164 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P164 SAC safe to buy?

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