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T753 BGT

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,322 mi
Last recorded108,322 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT753 BGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 108,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear drive shaft U.J have slight play

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear drive shaft U.J have slight play

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 104,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear drive shaft U.J. have slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2012 104,269 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear drive shaft U.J. have slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2011 101,955 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 101,955 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 97,639 miles

Areas behind front sills rusty

NOTE brake pad condition not visable

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,642 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

check function of centre rear stop lamp

check steering rack, slightly damp?

check windscreen washer aim

front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s front chassis getting rusty

slight movement/play in rear drive shafts

vehicle underside getting rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2009 92,621 miles

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

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

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all 4 tyres wearing low

check function of centre rear stop lamp

check steering rack, slightly damp?

check windscreen washer aim

front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s front chassis getting rusty

slight movement/play in rear drive shafts

vehicle underside getting rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2008 87,839 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres wearing close to wear markers & front tyres wearing low on edges

check bulb operation in centre rear stop lamp

check for slight dampness around steering column shaft into steering rack

o/s & n/s front brake hoses perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,839 miles

all tyres wearing close to wear markers & front tyres wearing low on edges

check bulb operation in centre rear stop lamp

check for slight dampness around steering column shaft into steering rack

o/s & n/s front brake hoses perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2007 82,200 miles

Check brake pads (suspect wearing low)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 82,200 miles

Check brake pads (suspect wearing low)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,573 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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T753 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T753 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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What year was T753 BGT registered?

T753 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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