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T54 VYG

1999 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,483 mi
Last recorded81,483 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT54 VYG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,483 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,021 miles

both front tyres getting low in tread

both rear tyres low tread

generaL CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR INNER SILLS AND ALSO REAR CHASSIS AND O/S FRONT CHASSIS AREAS

general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas and rear coil springs

rear diff oil leak

slight bind n/s front hub

Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 80,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 77,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

power steering pipe by rack & pinion assy slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

power steering pipe by rack & pinion assy slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 76,528 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,968 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 73,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 70,747 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 68,666 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 67,276 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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T54 VYG is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T54 VYG, 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 T54 VYG registered?

T54 VYG is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T54 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T54 VYG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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