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P168 PTR

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

197,320 mi
Last recorded197,320 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 PTR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 197,320 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp beam poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 197,311 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp beam poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 197,304 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 196,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underneath of vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Jan 2021 196,824 miles

Underneath of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2019 196,418 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Floor and inner sill corroded but not yet within mot fail criteria

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jul 2018 195,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded but not within mot fail criteria yet

Fail 18 Jul 2018 195,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded but not within mot fail criteria yet

Pass 17 Jul 2017 195,442 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 193,319 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 193,241 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 192,871 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 192,645 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 192,293 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 192,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 190,249 miles

corrosion starting by front shock absorber top mounts..

Pass 16 Feb 2010 188,365 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 184,795 miles

front inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2008 183,450 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 179,972 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2006 176,999 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 PTR is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P168 PTR, 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 P168 PTR registered?

P168 PTR is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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