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T135 RVE

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

130,852 mi
Last recorded130,852 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 RVE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 130,852 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 128,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread worn inner edge small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 125,434 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 125,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 123,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 122,424 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 122,368 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 120,250 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 119,611 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 119,584 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 117,467 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 114,051 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 114,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 110,485 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 110,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 106,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 102,023 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 96,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 91,463 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 83,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 75,724 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 75,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 69,830 miles

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

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

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 21 May 2010 64,657 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,025 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2009 61,017 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 57,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 53,069 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 46,600 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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T135 RVE is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 T135 RVE, 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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T135 RVE is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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