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T685 SAC

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,625 mi
Last recorded71,625 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 SAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 71,625 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 71,585 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Feed pipe to filter leaking next to exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,052 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,557 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 68,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,397 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks in sidewall

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated cracks in sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Nearside Front inner arch/chassis leg corroded considerably

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 65,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Nearside Front inner arch/chassis leg corroded considerably

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,278 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,278 miles

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)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,713 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,191 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 62,191 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,538 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,215 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,658 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,456 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,226 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 53,147 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 53,147 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,253 miles

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 SAC is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SAC, 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 SAC registered?

T685 SAC is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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