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T488 WGK

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,171 mi
Last recorded43,171 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 WGK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 43,171 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 43,153 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 42,983 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,944 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 42,825 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,704 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 42,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 42,666 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 42,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 42,226 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 41,725 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 41,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 40,760 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 39,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 37,214 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 35,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 35,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,404 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 29,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 WGK is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T488 WGK registered?

T488 WGK is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is T488 WGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 WGK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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