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T487 JDW

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,610 mi
Last recorded43,610 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 JDW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 43,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 43,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill at bottom of wing outside prescribed areas

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

Offside Front inner sill at bottom of wing outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively part of suspension (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 43,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill at bottom of wing corroded outside prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Front inner sill at bottom of wing corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ - part of suspension (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / floor near jack point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

park brake effort only just pass 16%

steering wheel misaligned (approx 90 degrees out )

Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,671 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,362 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 36,413 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 36,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsr tyre side wall cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

chassis and suspension components lightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,336 miles

19% imblanace on front brakes

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre pressures low

front and rear suspension components corroded

front discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,384 miles

slight brake inbalance front brakes

slight play in n/s/f top suspension bush

slight play in rear hubs

surface corosion under side of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,112 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,898 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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T487 JDW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T487 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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T487 JDW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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