MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,041 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
diff oil leaking
front brake pads getting low
slight end float on both drive shafts
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
diff oil leaking
front brake pads getting low
slight end float on both drive shafts
both front tyres worn on inner edges
near side rear tyre cracked and perished slightly
off side rear tyre heavily cracked and perished
rear diff leaking oil
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
near side rear tyre cracked and perished slightly
off side rear tyre heavily cracked and perished
rear diff leaking oil
front tyres wearing off on inner edges.
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P171 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 P171 SAC, 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 P171 SAC registered?
P171 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P171 SAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P171 SAC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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