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T283 BGT

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,601 mi
Last recorded118,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 BGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2012 118,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front sill slightly corroded

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

Offside front sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 104,564 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 104,564 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 93,209 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,371 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 75,526 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 63,369 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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T283 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T283 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 T283 BGT registered?

T283 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T283 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 BGT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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