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T442 DGP

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,182 mi
Last recorded139,182 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT442 DGP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 139,182 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 139,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 135,986 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlining coming loose

offside front chassis leg corroding offside and nearside front inner wings corroding offside and nearside inner sills corroding not holed

Pass 8 Nov 2011 130,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED NOT YET EXCESSIVE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER SILL TO FLOOR AREAS HAVE SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

PARKING BRAKE CABLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 126,027 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 121,124 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 121,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 117,409 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODING NOT HOLED OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODING NOT HOLED

Fail 30 Oct 2008 117,405 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)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODING NOT HOLED OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODING NOT HOLED

Pass 1 Nov 2007 114,148 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2006 110,580 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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T442 DGP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T442 DGP, 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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T442 DGP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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