MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,723 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
underbody been undersealed
underside undersealed
Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside corroded
Offside Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside corroded
slight corosion on all suspension parts
slight corosion on all suspension parts
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes coroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes coroded
radiator suport panel coroded
vehicle structure coroded
n/s and o/s inner sills corroded
n/s and o/s inner sills holed at front
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s and o/s inner sills corroded
n/s and o/s inner sills holed at front
both rear tyres on 3mm
exhaust system rusty
fuel pipes corroded
stone chip in front number plate
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear tyres on 3mm
exhaust system rusty
fuel pipes corroded
stone chip in front number plate
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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P173 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 P173 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 P173 SAC registered?
P173 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 March 1997.
Is P173 SAC safe to buy?
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