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T552 HTR

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,466 mi
Last recorded119,466 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT552 HTR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 119,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,450 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,888 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 105,283 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 105,273 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 99,783 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 99,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 99,783 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 94,835 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 94,825 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside front flexable brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 17 Dec 2009 94,710 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 89,076 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 84,937 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 77,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 71,033 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)

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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T552 HTR is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T552 HTR, 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 T552 HTR registered?

T552 HTR is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T552 HTR safe to buy?

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