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T274 BGT

1999 Jaguar Xj

Purple Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,564 mi
Last recorded94,564 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 BGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 94,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 94,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure re attach to mount (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam bulb insecure (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 90,971 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 89,040 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 87,140 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 87,110 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,292 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,028 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,584 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007
Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,014 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jul 2005 53,998 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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T274 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Purple with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T274 BGT, 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 T274 BGT registered?

T274 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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