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G8 NSH

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,233 mi
Last recorded112,233 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 NSH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 112,233 miles

holes in floor

under car and components very rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2013 112,233 miles

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

holes in floor

under car and components very rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2012 104,451 miles

brake pipes coated with grease

metal fuel pipes replaced with rubber type

rear brake discs corroded

suspension mounting points very corroded but no holes at time of test

very rusty on underside

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,472 miles

under car and components very rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2011 97,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under car and components very rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2010 89,217 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

under car and components rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2010 89,217 miles

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

under car and components rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2009 78,027 miles

All brake discs rusty due to standing

Components rusty under car

Front tyres worn to 2.0mm on edge of tread

Main/ side light lamps slightly loose

Very slight play to N/S front lower ball joint

Fail 18 Jul 2009 78,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

All brake discs rusty due to standing

Components rusty under car

Front tyres worn to 2.0mm on edge of tread

Headlamp aims not checked

Main/ side light lamps slightly loose

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

Very slight play to N/S front lower ball joint

Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,044 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 68,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 58,412 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in n/s/r hub

Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,412 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in n/s/r hub

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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G8 NSH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G8 NSH, 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 G8 NSH registered?

G8 NSH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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