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T492 ROO

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,060 mi
Last recorded101,060 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT492 ROO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

nearside under sill corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 100,890 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sides front inner sil (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Offside rear inner sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 100,873 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside front outer sil (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front inner sil (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both sides front inner sil (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Offside rear inner sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 94,759 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Offside Front inner sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Fail 16 Jan 2016 94,740 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Offside Front inner sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,101 miles

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

both front inner sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,343 miles

both front inner sills corroded

oil on steering rack

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,679 miles

n/s & o/s front inner sills corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,062 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,316 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 85,316 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 81,785 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 75,217 miles

Slight Play in O/S/R Hub

Pass 23 Dec 2005 74,766 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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T492 ROO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T492 ROO, 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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T492 ROO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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