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T162 HFV

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

117,614 mi
Last recorded117,614 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 HFV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 117,614 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 117,577 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 117,359 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 117,316 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 117,195 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 117,168 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,998 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 116,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,687 miles

inner and outer sills coroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 87,337 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 87,333 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,085 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 86,036 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

areas of corrosion on both sills and rear suspension mounting points

Fail 23 Mar 2015 83,680 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

areas of corrosion on both sills and rear suspension mounting points

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,245 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s/f lower inner wing corroded

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,727 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 75,727 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,905 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,067 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,747 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 62,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,352 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 59,352 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,247 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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T162 HFV is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 T162 HFV, 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 T162 HFV registered?

T162 HFV is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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