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P168 YDS

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,711 mi
Last recorded121,711 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 YDS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 121,711 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 118,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight play in both rear drive shaft bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2009 113,827 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 113,827 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 30 Apr 2008 107,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 103,220 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 96,538 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 YDS is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YDS, 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 YDS registered?

P168 YDS is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P168 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 YDS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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