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T501 ROO

1999 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,260 mi
Last recorded185,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT501 ROO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2013 185,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 185,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 172,276 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 165,993 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 165,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 158,759 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 158,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 155,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise bodywork damage to offside front wing panel

advise both front inner sills surface corrosion strong advise

advise both front inner wheel arches surface corrosion

advise front and rear brake discs rusty slightly lipped strong advise

advise front wiper starting to smear screen

nearside front chassis member surface corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2008 155,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise bodywork damage to offside front wing panel

advise both front inner arches surface corrosion

advise both front inner sills surface corrosion strong advise

advise front wiper starting to smear wind screen

front and rear brake discs rusty slightly lipped,strong advise

nearside front chassis member surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2006 149,630 miles

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

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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T501 ROO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T501 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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T501 ROO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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