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P166 KWC

1997 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,179 mi
Last recorded92,179 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 KWC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 92,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 90,650 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 89,441 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 88,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 86,547 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 86,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,897 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,388 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner sill

Pass 25 May 2018 82,690 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 80,303 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 80,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 78,057 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 75,637 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 73,614 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,556 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 71,553 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,347 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,517 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 63,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 63,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,094 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,005 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all tyres have slight cracks on sidewalls but not to cords

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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P166 KWC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P166 KWC, 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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P166 KWC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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