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P177 OLD

1997 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,770 mi
Last recorded62,770 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 OLD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,770 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 62,763 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,184 miles

both rear silencers becoming corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,374 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 56,940 miles

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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P177 OLD is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P177 OLD, 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 P177 OLD registered?

P177 OLD is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P177 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 OLD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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