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T318 BLR

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,664 mi
Last recorded76,664 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT318 BLR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,664 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,679 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,937 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2013 72,909 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

slight corrosion to offside front and nearside front vehicle structure (underneath)

slight damage to nearside front headlamp lens

Pass 15 Nov 2012 69,134 miles

1.n/s main beam headlight cracked 2.n/s rear tyre worn low on tread and worn on edge

Fail 10 Nov 2012 69,129 miles

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

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

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

1.n/s main beam headlight cracked 2.n/s rear tyre worn low on tread and worn on edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,260 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,630 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,630 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 51,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre has slight worn inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,024 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight worn inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,850 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,306 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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T318 BLR is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T318 BLR, 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 T318 BLR registered?

T318 BLR is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T318 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T318 BLR shows 14 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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