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P168 KWC

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,055 mi
Last recorded91,055 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 KWC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 91,055 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 91,051 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Dec 2023 90,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 90,357 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 90,347 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 90,347 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 90,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,256 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,682 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,974 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 84,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,435 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,204 miles

crack in osf indicator lamp

drivers door check link broken

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2012 80,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

crack in osf indicator lamp

drivers door check link broken

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 76,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

surface corrosion to floors

Fail 6 Mar 2010 76,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

surface corrosion to floors

Pass 14 Mar 2009 74,829 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 72,673 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 72,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

pas pipes damp

Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,061 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 70,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2006 66,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 66,609 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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P168 KWC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P168 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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P168 KWC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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