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T731 BGT

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

206,348 mi
Last recorded206,348 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT731 BGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 206,348 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 200,544 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 200,541 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)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 192,580 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 192,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 188,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 188,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 179,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads worn

lift in offside lower ball joint

movment in steering rack mountings

nearside chassis coroded

rear diff oily

rear tyres worn

vehicle coroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 179,352 miles

front brake pads worn

lift in offside lower ball joint

movment in steering rack mountings

nearside chassis coroded

rear diff oily

rear tyres worn

vehicle coroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 171,414 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Rear differential oily.

Slight wear in steeering rack mountings.

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

Underside of vehicle corroding.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 171,216 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

play in steering rack mountings

rear diff oily

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 162,799 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 162,738 miles

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

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

Heavy corrosion on right front sill and floor panel

Oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Apr 2009 154,837 miles

Heavy corrosion right front lower wing and floor

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 2 May 2008 146,738 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 146,599 miles

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

Corrosion on right front sill and inner lower wing

Pass 28 Apr 2007 136,562 miles

front tyres on legal limit.rear tyres tread low.nsf inner wing corroded.handbrake cables may be starting to seize.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 129,624 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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T731 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T731 BGT, 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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T731 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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