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EIG 3305

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,991 mi
Last recorded90,991 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 3305
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 90,991 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

slight play in steering system

undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,899 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f inner sill holed

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,487 miles

off side front inner sill corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 81,487 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)

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

off side front inner sill corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 80,274 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

Front end of the inner sills weakened by corrosion outside of the perscribed areas

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres aged and perished

Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Metal fuel pipes degrading

Nearside front chassis rail very rusty near the subframe mounting

Offside middle floor pan very rusty

Offside rear exhaust silencer box blowing slightly

Power steering oil feed pipes rusty

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Rear shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Sills to floor pan joints very rusty

Slight play in the rear suspension top mounting pionts/drive sharft universal joints

rear brake discs rusted on the friction surfaces

Fail 15 May 2013 80,261 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system very rusty

Front end of the inner sills weakened by corrosion outside of the perscribed areas

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres aged and perished

Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Metal fuel pipes degrading

Nearside front chassis rail very rusty near the subframe mounting

Offside middle floor pan very rusty

Offside rear exhaust silencer box blowing slightly

Power steering oil feed pipes rusty

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Rear shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Sills to floor pan joints very rusty

Slight play in the rear suspension top mounting pionts/drive sharft universal joints

rear brake discs rusted on the friction surfaces

Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,595 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,609 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 69,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,530 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 20 May 2008 66,614 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 65,136 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 63,322 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 57,550 miles

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

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

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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EIG 3305 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EIG 3305, 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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EIG 3305 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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