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P185 NKY

1997 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,622 mi
Last recorded62,622 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 NKY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 62,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area corroded and hole. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front/rear brakes out of balance. not excessive but advise serviced.

hazards light switch panel loose.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,763 miles

both front bottom balljoints leaking grease

Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,111 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,964 miles

front brake hose ferrules rusted

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,952 miles

Slight Corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight blow from exhaust joints.

Pass 15 May 2006 49,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake im balance 13%

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 7 May 2005

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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P185 NKY is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P185 NKY, 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 P185 NKY registered?

P185 NKY is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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