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T40 XJL

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,748 mi
Last recorded98,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 98,748 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 98,740 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 98,656 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,158 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 95,362 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,570 miles

Corrosion to both front lower springs seats

Some play in o/s/r driveshaft

corrosion to front floor pans

Fail 5 Jan 2023 93,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Corrosion to both front lower springs seats

Some play in o/s/r driveshaft

corrosion to front floor pans

Pass 17 Nov 2021 90,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 82,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 81,905 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2017 81,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

general light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 May 2017 81,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

general light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,893 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,767 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,643 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 76,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight corrosion to rear chasis and o/s floor

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,643 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,374 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 54,232 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,490 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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T40 XJL is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T40 XJL, 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 T40 XJL registered?

T40 XJL is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T40 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 XJL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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