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T791 BGT

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,060 mi
Last recorded95,060 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT791 BGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2022 95,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested emissions all out due to eml light (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both ft dip beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both ft position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill ends holed at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play on inner mounting pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 94,181 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,628 miles

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,956 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded x 2 front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded x 2 rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,168 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,150 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 53,859 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 53,859 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2010 49,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 47,364 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 41,679 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 38,142 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,904 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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T791 BGT 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T791 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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T791 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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