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P196 UBD

1997 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,706 mi
Last recorded133,706 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 UBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2016 133,706 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

o\s rear tyre showing slight signs of cracking

Pass 27 Dec 2014 132,998 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 132,912 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 132,910 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 132,399 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 132,366 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 131,141 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 131,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 122,222 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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P196 UBD is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P196 UBD, 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 P196 UBD registered?

P196 UBD is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 April 1997.

Is P196 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 UBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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