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T457 UAE

1999 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,976 mi
Last recorded74,976 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 74,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing chassis near subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing/cracks size 225/60 x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,494 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear in lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 73,459 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner sills to jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both fronts inner sills to floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks lower dust covers detiorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 71,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 71,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (225/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,061 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,387 miles

n/s/f inner chassis corroison

n/s/f tyre has slight cuts on sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

boot doesnt open

petrol cap sealing flange is corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 69,301 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

boot doesnt open

petrol cap sealing flange is corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2013 69,107 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,285 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 64,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 62,332 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 UAE is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T457 UAE, 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 T457 UAE registered?

T457 UAE is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T457 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T457 UAE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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