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T617 DGT

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,000 mi
Last recorded201,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT617 DGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 201,000 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 197,482 miles

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

Heavily Undersealed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 197,480 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Heavily Undersealed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 194,736 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 194,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 182,836 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bushes weak front suspension

Fail 19 Feb 2015 172,197 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 172,197 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 161,075 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 155,785 miles

Both front lower arms corroded

Both rear antiroll bar links, rubber mountings cracking

Fluid leak

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nsr tyre close to legal limit

Fail 4 Mar 2013 155,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

areas of fuel supply pipes corroded

areas of power steering fluid supply pipe corroded,though not excess

both front,offside rear and rear areas of main line metal brake pipes corroded,though not excess

exhaust system corroded in areas

fluid leak

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth in areas

rubbing noise when rotating rear road wheels by hand

Pass 31 Oct 2011 155,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r steel fuel pipes slightly corroded. n/s/f floor panel corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 155,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r steel fuel pipes slightly corroded. n/s/f floor panel corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 151,685 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 151,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 130,863 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 130,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 113,692 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 86,542 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 73,817 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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T617 DGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 91,706 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T617 DGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T617 DGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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