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P185 SNO

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

197,133 mi
Last recorded197,133 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 197,133 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 193,256 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 189,879 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 186,524 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 182,962 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 181,386 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 181,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing by shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to inner sills (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 176,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 171,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 165,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 160,994 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 160,993 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 158,810 miles

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2012 158,810 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2011 157,153 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 149,277 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 149,199 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 137,861 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 137,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 127,187 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 115,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 97,206 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 SNO is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SNO, 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 SNO registered?

P185 SNO is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P185 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 SNO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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