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T42 KAR

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,604 mi
Last recorded143,604 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 KAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 143,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At front Shock Absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 139,864 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 127,480 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 127,443 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 121,633 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 120,164 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 114,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 114,146 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 112,479 miles

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

wiper blade smears

Pass 19 Oct 2012 110,065 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 110,016 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 107,311 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 102,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 101,021 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 98,363 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 94,938 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 94,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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T42 KAR is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T42 KAR, 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 T42 KAR registered?

T42 KAR is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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