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P185 SAC

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,239 mi
Last recorded64,239 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 SAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 May 2025 64,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 59,113 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,809 miles

exhaust tailpipes in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2020 58,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 58,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,327 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,820 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,154 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,557 miles

advise exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,856 miles

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,877 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,709 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,059 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,972 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,899 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,846 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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P185 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P185 SAC registered?

P185 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P185 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 SAC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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