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T74 BHY

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,984 mi
Last recorded147,984 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 BHY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 147,984 miles

Corrosion ns inner wing

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

Nsf tyre worn on inner tread

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

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

Osf tyre worn on inner tread

Slight play in os rack

Fail 24 Apr 2012 147,984 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion ns inner wing

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

Nsf tyre worn on inner tread

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

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

Osf tyre worn on inner tread

Slight play in os rack

Pass 16 May 2011 129,281 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 129,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine oil leak

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil level low

Pass 19 May 2010 112,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 112,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 110,549 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 102,211 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 102,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 92,493 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 92,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 81,013 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 81,013 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 70,185 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 66,853 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 66,853 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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T74 BHY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T74 BHY, 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 T74 BHY registered?

T74 BHY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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