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P165 SAC

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,111 mi
Last recorded74,111 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 SAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on all four wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play in all four wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 73,998 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on all four wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play on all four wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,657 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front engine cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 72,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 65,121 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 65,121 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,464 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 56,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 48,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 39,273 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 32,813 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,468 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,315 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,745 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,996 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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P165 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P165 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.

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What year was P165 SAC registered?

P165 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P165 SAC safe to buy?

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