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T498 MGB

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,045 mi
Last recorded130,045 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 MGB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 130,045 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

corrosion appearing to drain plug holes in centre floors both sides

engine light on

front wiper

old repaird to off side inner sill

old repairs to near side front inner wheel arch

Fail 12 Jun 2013 130,045 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion appearing to drain plug holes in centre floors both sides

engine light on

front wiper

old repaird to off side inner sill

old repairs to near side front inner wheel arch

Pass 23 Oct 2012 128,549 miles

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 123,151 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 123,151 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 22 Apr 2010 121,865 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 119,460 miles

rear axle bushes split

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres low

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 15 May 2008 114,642 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 109,114 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 102,551 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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T498 MGB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T498 MGB, 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 T498 MGB registered?

T498 MGB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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