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P166 SAC

1997 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,080 mi
Last recorded118,080 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 SAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 118,080 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 116,639 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 116,639 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 113,620 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 111,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 102,324 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s o/s outer drive shafts slight movement in uj

Pass 8 Jul 2010 97,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres edge wear

off side front power steering pipe damp

slight plat near side front suspension

Pass 17 Jul 2009 91,659 miles

this is a retest ref for advice - 121839189147 8/7/09 further advice - off side rear slight play second hand parts fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2009 94,526 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both aim high line

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm poor,coil spring corrosion ,suspension soft.

oil leaks inc rear diff

Pass 12 Jul 2008 85,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

dampness off side front water hose

near side front bottom ball joint slight play

off side front brake warning wire loose

oil over diff

rear indicators poor colour

Fail 3 Jul 2008 85,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

dampness off side front water hose

near side front bottom ball joint slight play

off side front brake warning wire loose

oil over diff

rear indicators poor colour

Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wheel bearings play

near side front tyre slight sidewall damage

oil over car

Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,123 miles

brake pads wear

off side front dip beam suspect contact-surround dent

oil low-over car

rear indicators poor colour

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 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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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P166 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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