MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate deteriorating
slight misting of oil around power steering pump
surface corrosion to n/s front chassis
both front box sections starting to corrode treat asap front and rear discs worn unable to view fully unable to view f/r/pads play both rear hubs both front bot ball joints dust covers damaged front sub frame mount bushes worn play starting in steeri
both rear tyres worn
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front box sections starting to corrode treat asap front and rear discs worn unable to view fully unable to view f/r/pads play both rear hubs both front bot ball joints dust covers damaged front sub frame mount bushes worn play starting in steeri
both rear tyres worn
very slight cracking to front brake flexi pipes
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
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T557 VJN is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 T557 VJN, 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 T557 VJN registered?
T557 VJN is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 May 1999.
Is T557 VJN safe to buy?
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