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T38 OGP

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,677 mi
Last recorded83,677 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 OGP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 83,677 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various components corroded under car but not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Aug 2024 83,670 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various components corroded under car but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Jun 2023 83,631 miles

Central Rear brake light dropped not need mot

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs rusting

number of suspension units rusting

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

restricted performance displayed

small marks in front screen

Fail 10 Dec 2022 83,612 miles

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

Central Rear brake light dropped/not need for mot

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasse rusted near top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs rusting

number of suspanion units rusting

restricted performance is displayed

small marks in front screen

Pass 3 Jun 2017 83,601 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner chassis leg corroded under wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

slight end float in nearside and offside rear diff bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2013 83,490 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 83,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,492 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,476 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,187 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,949 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 68,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 63,590 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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T38 OGP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T38 OGP, 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 T38 OGP registered?

T38 OGP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 March 1999.

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