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T494 ROO

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,913 mi
Last recorded174,913 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 ROO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 174,913 miles

low tread on all tyres corrosion on rear brake pipes corrosion on rear brake hoses

Pass 6 May 2010 169,135 miles

front pads low

slight wear in both rear wheel bearings

slight wear in o/s steering arm

wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2010 169,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front pads low

slight wear in both rear wheel bearings

slight wear in o/s steering arm

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2009 161,458 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 161,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2008 149,971 miles

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

Please note there is very slight movment in centre rack bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2007 135,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 135,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 115,077 miles

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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T494 ROO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T494 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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What year was T494 ROO registered?

T494 ROO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T494 ROO safe to buy?

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