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T458 DUY

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,461 mi
Last recorded87,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT458 DUY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,461 miles

Rear diff oil leaks.

Slight play in both rear UJ's.

Emissions were very high - Failed first fast idle test but passed second time.

Front coil springs are corroded.

Front shock absorber bottom bushes are perishing/worn.

Strong advise:- Hole caused by corrosion in the O/S inner sill. Not within 30cm's of seat, suspension, pedal, etc.

Strong advise:- Hole caused by corrosion in the front O/S floor pan. Not within 30cm's of suspension, seats or pedal.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 87,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Emissions were very high - Failed first fast idle test but passed second time.

Front coil springs are corroded.

Front shock absorber bottom bushes are perishing/worn.

Rear diff oil leaks.

Slight play in both rear UJ's.

Strong advise:- Hole caused by corrosion in the O/S inner sill. Not within 30cm's of seat, suspension, pedal, etc.

Strong advise:- Hole caused by corrosion in the front O/S floor pan. Not within 30cm's of suspension, seats or pedal.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,610 miles

Unable to view rear faces of all disks due to back plates (disk might be worn)

Pass 7 May 2008 74,665 miles

Oil leak from diff.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 74,641 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,113 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 65,113 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Damp around rear diff

N/S door mirror loose

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S door mirror loose

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,339 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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T458 DUY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T458 DUY, 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 T458 DUY registered?

T458 DUY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T458 DUY safe to buy?

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