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T276 BGT

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,381 mi
Last recorded182,381 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 BGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 182,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 170,537 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 170,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 157,380 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 147,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s inner wing corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 147,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s inner wing corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 140,659 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 140,658 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 135,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 135,707 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 127,168 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 166,354 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 116,233 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 102,779 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 102,764 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 87,797 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 87,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 72,913 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 64,922 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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T276 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T276 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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T276 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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