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T478 JDW

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,575 mi
Last recorded96,575 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 JDW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 96,575 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 96,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 96,259 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 98,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,227 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 94,889 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 94,139 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 92,328 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,256 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,508 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,356 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,490 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 80,489 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 77,161 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,065 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 74,064 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Minor damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre and is wearing very low on the inside edge

Nail in the nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2007 71,060 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 62,660 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

N/S front tyre wearing low on inner edge due to ball joint wear.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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T478 JDW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T478 JDW, 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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T478 JDW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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