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T488 RCD

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,745 mi
Last recorded87,745 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 RCD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 87,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 81,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 81,316 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,035 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,011 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,867 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear bump stops worn

slight play in n/s/r hub

slight play in o/s/r hub

Fail 8 Jun 2011 77,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear bump stops worn

slight play in n/s/r hub

slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,455 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 21 May 2009 66,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,675 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 60,044 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,897 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 49,998 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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T488 RCD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T488 RCD, 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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T488 RCD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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