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B8 YGH

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,099 mi
Last recorded88,099 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 YGH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,099 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 87,811 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,848 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 82,192 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,227 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 78,693 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 73,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 70,624 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B8 YGH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B8 YGH, 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 B8 YGH registered?

B8 YGH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 March 1999.

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