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P170 GPG

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,575 mi
Last recorded96,575 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 GPG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2023 96,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 92,042 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,236 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,016 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,328 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,992 miles

nearside-rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 62,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 May 2013 62,380 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,795 miles

n/s rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,045 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 50,346 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,567 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 45,890 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 44,018 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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P170 GPG is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P170 GPG, 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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P170 GPG is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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