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588 GAT

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,768 mi
Last recorded46,768 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration588 GAT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 46,768 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 46,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 46,663 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 46,376 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 44,235 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,545 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 40,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 35,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Apr 2012 35,602 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,039 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,890 miles

light damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,044 miles

ADVISE,CUT'S TO SIDEWALL N/S/FRONT TYRE.

Pass 2 May 2006 23,081 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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588 GAT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,382 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 588 GAT, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 588 GAT registered?

588 GAT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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