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T556 TNO

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

106,496 mi
Last recorded106,496 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 TNO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 106,496 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front wing mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2025 105,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front floors corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,007 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor to wheel arch corroded not within 30cm of a component

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2024 105,007 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor to wheel arch corroded not within 30cm of a component

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2023 104,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor to wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of a component

Pass 19 Jul 2022 103,229 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor to wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm of component

Pass 4 Aug 2021 102,167 miles

Nearside Front windscreen slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 102,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached rubber mount broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached rubber mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front windscreen slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,883 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,774 miles

Front Inner sills holed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2019 81,774 miles

Front Inner sills holed

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,976 miles

Door mirrors discoloured

Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,744 miles

Nearside Mirror glass discoloured

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 69,744 miles

Nearside Mirror glass discoloured

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,349 miles

Nearside Mirror glass discoloured

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Old and perished (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Old and perished (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,660 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 60,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 57,780 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,780 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear exhaust rusty and thin.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 55,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear exhaust rusty and thin.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,072 miles

exhaust rusty and thin at rear.

slight play in both rear driveshafts.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 52,072 miles

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

exhaust rusty and thin at rear.

slight play in both rear driveshafts.

Pass 3 May 2011 48,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,683 miles

rear exhaust surface corrosion ///top brake light obscured by tint panel at base of rear windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,835 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,476 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,675 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,125 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 TNO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T556 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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T556 TNO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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