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T697 FOD

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,608 mi
Last recorded105,608 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 FOD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 105,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside mirror is opaque

offside side repeater indicator has water ingress

rear view mirror is opaque

Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,082 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 105,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 105,013 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 105,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,498 miles

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

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

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

genaral corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,952 miles

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

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

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

genral corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f chassi leg has corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,952 miles

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

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

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

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

genral corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f chassi leg has corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2013 97,302 miles

n/s front chassis leg corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 97,283 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s front chassis leg corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 92,156 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front upper subframe prescribed area has corrosion taking place

Pass 14 Mar 2012 92,156 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front upper subframe prescribed area has corrosion taking place

Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,462 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 86,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear brake discs slighly pitted

General corrosion to all suspension components

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

Slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,803 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

General corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,717 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 69,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 63,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,406 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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T697 FOD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T697 FOD, 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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T697 FOD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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