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T242 ACK

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,788 mi
Last recorded122,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 ACK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 122,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 117,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,966 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 104,938 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 104,912 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front fog lights inoperative

Pass 25 May 2011 97,755 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 97,649 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 90,794 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 19 May 2009 83,841 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 76,649 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 69,901 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,319 miles

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

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

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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T242 ACK is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T242 ACK, 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 T242 ACK registered?

T242 ACK is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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