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T290 JKU

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,755 mi
Last recorded136,755 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 JKU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 136,755 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 136,681 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)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced /inner wing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 135,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 133,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 133,396 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 131,296 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in both rear wheel bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2012 127,732 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 127,732 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 124,842 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 124,225 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 122,353 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play offside rear hub bearing

Fail 7 Feb 2008 122,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play offside rear hub bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2007 108,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 95,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 95,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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T290 JKU is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc 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 T290 JKU, 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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T290 JKU is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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