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T279 WDL

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,076 mi
Last recorded138,076 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 WDL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 138,076 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 138,021 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 137,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 137,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 136,192 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 135,530 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 134,991 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 131,924 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 122,564 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 122,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 114,617 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 114,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 107,070 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 99,475 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 99,475 miles

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

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

n s mirror broken

Pass 11 May 2010 91,091 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2009 82,900 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 74,237 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 64,891 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 56,344 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 56,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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T279 WDL is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T279 WDL, 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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T279 WDL is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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