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T518 TJN

1999 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,624 mi
Last recorded62,624 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 TJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 62,624 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in clip at rear of floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 60,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 57,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,795 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 56,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2014 56,436 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under body has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,436 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under body has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,886 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,415 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 55,415 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,613 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,372 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,556 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,335 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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T518 TJN is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T518 TJN, 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 T518 TJN registered?

T518 TJN is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T518 TJN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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