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P176 WOS

1997 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,345 mi
Last recorded71,345 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 WOS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 71,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 71,263 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,387 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,564 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,814 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,505 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 50,121 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 48,543 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 48,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F WHEEL BINDING

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 46,421 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 44,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,119 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 41,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,247 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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P176 WOS is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P176 WOS, 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 P176 WOS registered?

P176 WOS is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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