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P191 BPK

1997 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

195,250 mi
Last recorded195,250 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 BPK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 195,250 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake slight low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 194,672 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 193,885 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 193,309 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 192,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 191,949 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 190,329 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 188,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 185,674 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

rear axle leaking

Pass 31 May 2013 180,167 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 173,189 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 164,031 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 150,087 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 150,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 May 2009 136,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 136,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 118,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 108,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 104,379 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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P191 BPK is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P191 BPK, 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 P191 BPK registered?

P191 BPK is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P191 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 BPK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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