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T26 JAG

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,307 mi
Last recorded198,307 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 198,307 miles

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

n/s/front inner anti-roll bar D has slight play

slight play in nearside rear u/j

various parts of underbody and suspension components corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2026 198,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of arch next to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of arch next to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting full inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

slight play in nearside rear u/j

various parts of underbody and suspension components corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2024 198,296 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2013 198,265 miles

body has slight corrosion behind the front dampers

osr a frame bush weak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 198,208 miles

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

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

osr a frame bush weak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 197,740 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 197,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

stability control fail on dash

under body corrosion

Pass 4 May 2011 194,183 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 180,184 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wing outer panels.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 179,797 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to both front inner wing outer panels.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 167,387 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 156,826 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 156,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 142,946 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 126,385 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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T26 JAG is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T26 JAG, 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 T26 JAG registered?

T26 JAG is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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