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T172 FOW

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,637 mi
Last recorded136,637 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 FOW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 136,637 miles

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 136,635 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 128,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 122,853 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 113,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 113,834 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,412 miles

Front Lower both ball joints have play but ok at time of test

Front Lower both front bushies has play but ok at time of test

Nearside Front Outer hold but not near a main stress point

Offside Front Outer sill hold but not near a main stress point

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 85,988 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,836 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 81,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,601 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,057 miles

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

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

rear tyres on wear bands

Fail 11 Apr 2012 70,057 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres on wear bands

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,813 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,100 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,519 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 46,519 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,708 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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T172 FOW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T172 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 T172 FOW registered?

T172 FOW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T172 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T172 FOW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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