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T557 VJN

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,810 mi
Last recorded124,810 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT557 VJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 124,810 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 124,808 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 117,252 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 117,252 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 105,299 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 97,832 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 97,832 miles

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.

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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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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