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P194 UAE

1997 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,503 mi
Last recorded179,503 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 UAE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 179,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 176,959 miles

Nearside Front floor rotten

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

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

underside all undersealled

Fail 3 Oct 2014 176,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

fuel pipes above rear axle corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2013 176,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f rack end has slight play

o/s/f wheel arch has slight corrosion

slight knocking at front but no play found

Fail 28 Oct 2013 176,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f rack end has slight play

o/s/f wheel arch has slight corrosion

slight knocking at front but no play found

Pass 3 Mar 2011 176,307 miles

EMISSIONS FLUCTUATED BUT WITHIN LIMITS AND MET REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF TEST

NOISY SUSPENSION HEARD DURING ROAD TEST

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2010 175,888 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 170,289 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 167,926 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 161,698 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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P194 UAE is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P194 UAE, 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 P194 UAE registered?

P194 UAE is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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