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T452 LAR

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,987 mi
Last recorded121,987 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT452 LAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,987 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDERSIDE BODY SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRSION

Pass 3 Apr 2024 121,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2024 121,174 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2023 120,324 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 118,830 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2021 118,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 117,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 115,914 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 114,400 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 114,379 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor sections and under sills both sides holed front to rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light surface corrosion in chassis not to excess

Pass 6 Oct 2016 113,740 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,179 miles

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

corrsion underside

Fail 19 Oct 2015 113,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrsion underside

Pass 25 Nov 2014 110,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,028 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 94,362 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 94,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 87,559 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 87,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 67,470 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 67,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2007 58,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 50,218 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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T452 LAR is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T452 LAR, 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 T452 LAR registered?

T452 LAR is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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