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T385 KAP

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,262 mi
Last recorded64,262 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT385 KAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,262 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 61,588 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 58,432 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 58,415 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 48,208 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 48,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 48,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,813 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 47,782 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside front brake locked on (3.7.A.1)

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 43,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,165 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear diff leaking

Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,584 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 35,584 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,062 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 31,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 25,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,519 miles

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

Offside 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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T385 KAP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T385 KAP, 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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T385 KAP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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