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T236 JOL

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

199,135 mi
Last recorded199,135 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT236 JOL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2023 199,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by shock absorber (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 197,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 197,448 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 195,694 miles

Coolant leaks from front and back of engine

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower sill and inner wing corroded and holed but no 30cm of and mounting points etc

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc excess pitted but performance not affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner metal wing by suspension mounting point excess corroded but not holed or weakened

Offside Rear Handbrake performance low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 195,634 miles

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

Coolant leaks from front and back of engine

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower sill and inner wing corroded and holed but no 30cm of and mounting points etc

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc excess pitted but performance not affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner metal wing by suspension mounting point excess corroded but not holed or weakened

Offside Rear Handbrake performance low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 193,399 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front thermostat hose swole

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack bushes worn ans slightly split,no excess movement

Unable to fully inspect brake pads due to wheel design

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper insecure incorrect fitment (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 193,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed within 30cm of seatbelt/seats anchoring bolts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch corroded and hole within 30cm of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front thermostat hose swole

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack bushes worn ans slightly split,no excess movement

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect brake pads due to wheel design

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper insecure incorrect fitment (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 191,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner winds (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 188,605 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 188,549 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission dif area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody covered in sealer not allowing full inspection of brake pipes suspension or corrosion

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 185,066 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 180,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 174,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 166,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 159,798 miles

nearside front chassis corriosion 1st skin by top shock absorber.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 153,449 miles

slight noise in o/s front wheel bearing front brake pads low oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2011 146,721 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 138,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2009 130,824 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 122,417 miles

front roll bar link pins slight play/wear

slight exhaust blow nearside front exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2007 110,861 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 97,418 miles

vt32 still aplies

Fail 23 Aug 2006 97,418 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s rear tyre on limits

slight play in n/s front lower ball joint

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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T236 JOL is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T236 JOL, 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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T236 JOL is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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