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T779 KMS

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,794 mi
Last recorded61,794 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT779 KMS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 61,794 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 61,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 60,161 miles

Vehicle underside coated in underseal and pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2023 58,228 miles

All brake pipes coated in underseal

Vehicle underside coated in underseal

Fail 9 Nov 2023 58,213 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes coated in underseal

Vehicle underside coated in underseal

Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,481 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 57,481 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 57,165 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,716 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 55,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,721 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 52,549 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 52,548 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn towards inner edge

spare tyre worn below limit

Pass 9 May 2015 50,299 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 50,299 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 47,026 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 47,026 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 43,553 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 37,983 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,708 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,099 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,068 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,507 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,189 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,969 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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T779 KMS is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T779 KMS, 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 T779 KMS registered?

T779 KMS is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T779 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T779 KMS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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