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T578 RJL

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,901 mi
Last recorded125,901 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 RJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 125,901 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 125,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 124,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 124,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,025 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 124,023 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 123,981 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 122,543 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 120,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all rear brake pipes road salted

drivers front door check strap noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2010 119,856 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 119,449 miles

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

corrosion prescent nearside front chassis

Pass 26 Sep 2007 118,357 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 116,393 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 116,393 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

advise carnt see rear pads

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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T578 RJL is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T578 RJL, 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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T578 RJL is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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