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T166 FOW

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,622 mi
Last recorded48,622 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 FOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 48,622 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 48,849 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 48,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 47,552 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 47,552 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,522 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 47,360 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points rusty

n/s/f brake binding

slight play in rear wheels

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,289 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f jacking point areas corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,595 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,787 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,567 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,237 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,853 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,011 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,097 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,711 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 35,199 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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T166 FOW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T166 FOW, 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 T166 FOW registered?

T166 FOW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T166 FOW safe to buy?

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