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T385 DUY

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,657 mi
Last recorded108,657 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT385 DUY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 108,657 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 100,473 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 98,090 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 94,959 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 94,787 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,533 miles

General rear under body and component surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,243 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,430 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,499 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 85,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,955 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,953 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,444 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 73,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,746 miles

slight play in rear driveshaft yolks

speedometer is only partialy lit (bulb gone in dash)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges, tracking advised.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 68,893 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 67,456 miles

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

front windscreen wiper blade is not fully clearing the screen

Pass 23 Feb 2008 66,254 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 64,722 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 62,912 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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T385 DUY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T385 DUY, 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 T385 DUY registered?

T385 DUY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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