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P171 HDP

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,082 mi
Last recorded23,082 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 HDP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 23,082 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 22,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 22,908 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 22,313 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 21,640 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 21,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 21,191 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 18,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 18,667 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 18,636 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,419 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 17,352 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 17,333 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,210 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no.plate is marked.

slight corrosion to all four brake discs.

slight corrosion to both front coil springs.

various brake pipes are pitting.

various parts of underbody has slight corrosion.

Pass 11 May 2010 16,709 miles

all brake discs are corroded.

all coil springs are corroded.

front no. plate is marked.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,025 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 16,025 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,977 miles

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

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

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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P171 HDP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P171 HDP, 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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P171 HDP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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