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P187 SAC

1997 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,820 mi
Last recorded160,820 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 SAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 160,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 160,812 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P187 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P187 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P187 SAC registered?

P187 SAC is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P187 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P187 SAC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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