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T126 HTP

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,014 mi
Last recorded117,014 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 HTP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 117,014 miles

Front Inner Wheel arch by shock mounts rusting

Pass 15 Sep 2021 109,215 miles

Both front chassis rails rusted both inner sills rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,863 miles

Both inner sills to floor light rust on surface

Pass 18 Sep 2019 99,229 miles

Offside Rear Hub has slight movement

Pass 20 Sep 2018 91,439 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 91,439 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,285 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner sills rusty and inner front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion OSF INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,768 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,937 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,422 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,422 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,254 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

brake pipes corroding

coil springs corroding

front inner wing panels corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,222 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 66,222 miles

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

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

chassis and inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

rear diff front seal leaks oil

Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,201 miles

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

advice tracking check

brake pipes corroding

n/s/f chassis section corroding

o/s/f inner wing panel corroding

rear diff oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,690 miles

Both front tyres,tread worn on inner edge.

Front registration plate is slightly loose.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 63,278 miles

Front registration plate slightly loose.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 62,142 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 62,137 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 55,778 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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T126 HTP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T126 HTP, 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 T126 HTP registered?

T126 HTP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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