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J8 TLP

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,776 mi
Last recorded83,776 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 TLP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 83,776 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,489 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 77,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subrame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,029 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,927 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 71,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,697 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 69,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,529 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 68,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 66,937 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,221 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,007 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 63,004 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven 60% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,788 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,417 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,895 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,308 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,240 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,981 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,408 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,623 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 40,851 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,365 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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J8 TLP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J8 TLP, 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 J8 TLP registered?

J8 TLP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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