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P171 SAC

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,041 mi
Last recorded117,041 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 117,041 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 117,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 111,399 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 111,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 106,669 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges.

Pass 30 May 2006 101,291 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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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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