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T556 NBH

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,673 mi
Last recorded88,673 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 NBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 88,673 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Sock absorber top mount deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Number plate inop.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,359 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 82,758 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,541 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 82,006 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 81,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,391 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,917 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,313 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,748 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,104 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chassic corroding but ok for test

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,789 miles

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

metal fuel and brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2013 75,789 miles

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

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

metal fuel and brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 May 2012 75,478 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber damaged but still provides antislip

slight play in both diff bearings

Fail 17 May 2012 75,475 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber damaged but still provides antislip

slight play in both diff bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,021 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,839 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 51,726 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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T556 NBH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T556 NBH, 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 T556 NBH registered?

T556 NBH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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