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S822 RHL

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,932 mi
Last recorded87,932 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 RHL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 87,932 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 87,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL/INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 87,218 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 86,654 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 85,666 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 85,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 84,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 84,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,150 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 81,342 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,731 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,730 miles

nearside and offside front wishbones corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 76,699 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wishbones corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,806 miles

near and offside front wishbones corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 74,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

near and offside front wishbones corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,790 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion developing nearside front inner wing

near and offside front suspension wishbones corroded paint/protection needed

Fail 15 Dec 2011 68,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion developing to nearside front inner wing outer skin ,<double skinned.>

Pass 15 Dec 2011 68,769 miles

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

corrosion developing to nearside front inner wing outer skin ,<double skinned.>

Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 64,341 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 62,247 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 61,136 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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S822 RHL is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S822 RHL, 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 S822 RHL registered?

S822 RHL is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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