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T685 ASW

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,934 mi
Last recorded105,934 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 ASW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,934 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 105,914 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 103,346 miles

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

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

underbody corrodeing, subframes and suspention arms corrodeing

Fail 8 Jun 2011 103,346 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

underbody corrodeing, subframes and suspention arms corrodeing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,250 miles

parts of underbody and suspention undersealed

Pass 22 May 2009 99,001 miles

corrotion rear chassis and brake pipes

slight play in rear uj joints

Fail 20 May 2009 99,001 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)

corrotion rear chassis and brake pipes

slight play in rear uj joints

Fail 1 May 2008 96,536 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 96,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,259 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 59,237 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 59,027 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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T685 ASW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T685 ASW, 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 T685 ASW registered?

T685 ASW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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