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T526 SBO

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,326 mi
Last recorded122,326 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT526 SBO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 122,326 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 122,325 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 106,787 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

front washer held by duct tape

n/s exhaust tail pipe missing

o/s/f outer sill corroded but not within precribed area

Fail 1 May 2014 106,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

front washer held by duct tape

n/s exhaust tail pipe missing

o/s/f outer sill corroded but not within precribed area

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,496 miles

Please note: Big nail in o/s front tyre!

Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,993 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 97,993 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,154 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Fail 12 Apr 2011 93,111 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,670 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside and Nearside Front inner sill/wheel arch corroded but not near any structual points

Fail 4 Mar 2010 87,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside and Nearside front inner sill/wheel arch corroded but not near any structual points

Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,799 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 84,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 81,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 81,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 78,485 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 78,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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T526 SBO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T526 SBO, 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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T526 SBO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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