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T157 KLE

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,538 mi
Last recorded129,538 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 KLE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 129,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 129,538 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 123,930 miles

n/s and o/s outer floor corroded

o/s centre chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 122,241 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

superficial cracking of tyres

Pass 23 Jan 2014 120,100 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,228 miles

o/s and n/s chassis corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 116,222 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s and n/s chassis corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 115,000 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,518 miles

o/s centre -o/s and n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 104,873 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight play in rear suspension joints

Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake imbalenced

Fail 30 Jun 2009 100,325 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake imbalenced

Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,135 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 91,823 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 86,353 miles

advised rear suspension bottom hub bushes slight play

advised rear tyres getting low tread

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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T157 KLE is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T157 KLE, 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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T157 KLE is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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