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T741 VAP

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,007 mi
Last recorded101,007 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT741 VAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 101,007 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / lower inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame attachment bracket / mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Front Corrosion to inner wheelarches, offside close to excessive

Nearside Corrosion inner sill to floor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket / mounting corroded

Offside Corrosion inner sill to floor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Holed corrosion to floor, just outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Corrosion to wing

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear chassis rails corroded

Slight corrosion to rear inner wheelarches

Suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2020 97,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch

o/s/f floor pan corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,369 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f floor pan corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,148 miles

Front suspension components quite corroded

Offside Front floor has some corrosion but no within prescribed areas

Offside Front inner wing corroded but no holes

Rear suspension components quite corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,040 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner shoulders

Rear chassis areas corroded

Slight corrosion to front floor pan

advanced corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch at the subframe mounting area

Fail 17 Jul 2017 95,013 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear end of the sill under the vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wheel arch by end of the sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wheel arch by end of the sill (2.4.A.3)

Advanced corrosion to the offside front inner wheel arch / chassis rail area for the front sub frame mounting

Advanced corrosion to the offside rear chassis areas

Corrosion to the nearside rear chassis areas

Corrosion to the nearside rear lower seat belt mounting area in the wheel arch

Corrosion to various parts of the floor pan

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front tyres worn smooth on the inner shoulder areas

Offside and nearside rear sub-frame front brackets quite corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,272 miles

Advanced corrosion to the offside rear lower seat belt mounting area in the wheel arch

All suspension coil springs are corroded

Offside and nearside rear brake hose ferules are corroded

Various areas of the front chassis rails on the floor pan and in the engine bay corroded.

Various parts of the floor pan is corroded

Various rear suspension mounting areas corroded. Some quite advanced

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,597 miles

Parts of chassis has slight corrosion.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 91,597 miles

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

Parts of chassis has slight corrosion.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,254 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 88,320 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,559 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 85,097 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,519 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 83,518 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,410 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 78,945 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 74,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,186 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 67,186 miles

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

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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T741 VAP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T741 VAP, 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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T741 VAP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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