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S708 ACT

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,434 mi
Last recorded132,434 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 ACT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 132,434 miles

n/s sill rusty

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 131,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 128,035 miles

pipes at rear rusting, brake discs worn/rusty, n/s/f brake pipes rusted, n/s/f sub frame mount (outerskin) rusted (attention required soon)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 128,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

pipes at rear rusting, brake discs worn/rusty, n/s/f brake pipes rusted, n/s/f sub frame mount (outerskin) rusted (attention required soon)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 124,687 miles

rear discs in poor condition

slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 19 Jan 2009 124,588 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEELS/ INNER UJ'S

Pass 22 Jan 2008 122,260 miles

Power steering pipes corroding at rack Offside rear shockabsorber bush worn

Fail 22 Jan 2008 122,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering pipes corroding at rack Offside rear shockabsorber bush worn

Pass 1 Feb 2007 120,826 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 120,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 116,527 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 116,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S708 ACT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S708 ACT, 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 S708 ACT registered?

S708 ACT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S708 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S708 ACT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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