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G78 RCH

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,015 mi
Last recorded96,015 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 RCH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 96,015 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front under wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front under sills corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 95,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front under wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front under sills corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,328 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front -under wings (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 93,239 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both links (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front -under wings (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front under sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 90,875 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front under sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,412 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front under sills (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 88,339 miles

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)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,934 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,910 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,227 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,336 miles

Offside Front Subframe 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 3 Feb 2010 72,670 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,251 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,712 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 65,554 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,630 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,839 miles

n/s/f tyre worn om inner edge & nail in tread

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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G78 RCH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G78 RCH, 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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G78 RCH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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