MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded
underside showing signs of corrosion
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner sills, both sides (2.4.A.3)
offside front fog light not working
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sills, both sides (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner sills, both sides (2.4.A.3)
offside front fog light not working
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
corrosion in various areas on underside of vehicle
offside front floor /inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas.
vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside front floor /inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas.
vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
slight play on both steering rack arms
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
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)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front tyres worn heavily on inner edges - check wheel alignment
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front tyres worn heavily on inner edges - check wheel alignment
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
gearbox cooler pipe rubbbed thin on adjacent pipe
oil leak from diff
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T796 VHO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 T796 VHO, 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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T796 VHO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 March 1999.
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