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T457 JGY

1999 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,823 mi
Last recorded74,823 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT457 JGY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 74,823 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 74,550 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 74,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 74,042 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,536 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,014 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,391 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 71,975 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,914 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 70,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,838 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,672 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,125 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,400 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,663 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 52,663 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,358 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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T457 JGY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T457 JGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T457 JGY?

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What year was T457 JGY registered?

T457 JGY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T457 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T457 JGY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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