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P179 KRP

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,910 mi
Last recorded143,910 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 KRP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 143,910 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 143,910 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working WIRING FAULT REPAIRED (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 142,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded n/s/r

Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,527 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear rear chassis corrodid

Fail 19 Apr 2017 137,523 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear chassis corrodid

Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,549 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 130,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,034 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 112,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 108,457 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,328 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,497 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 95,624 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

underside rusty in places

Pass 21 Feb 2008 94,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 19 Feb 2008 94,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 12 Jan 2007 93,715 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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P179 KRP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P179 KRP, 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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P179 KRP is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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