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T551 TNO

1999 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,994 mi
Last recorded131,994 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 TNO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 131,994 miles

Central exhaust joint leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 131,994 miles

Central exhaust joint leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 112,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak At differential. ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 112,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak At differential. ()

Fail 25 May 2015 89,153 miles

Front wiper blade smearing.

N/s rear view mirror loose.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2015 89,153 miles

Front wiper blade smearing.

N/s rear view mirror loose.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,995 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 75,032 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,975 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,297 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,210 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 63,806 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 60,201 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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T551 TNO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T551 TNO, 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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T551 TNO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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