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T489 RCD

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,350 mi
Last recorded92,350 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 RCD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2020 92,350 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,300 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 91,300 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine water leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint has slight play, advise replacement before next mot (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint has slight play, advise replacement before next mot (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel also slight play in steering universal joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,361 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 83,359 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,025 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 81,025 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 25 Mar 2013 78,273 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,451 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 74,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,939 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,196 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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T489 RCD 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 73.7%.

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 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 T489 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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T489 RCD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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