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T796 VHO

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,962 mi
Last recorded157,962 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT796 VHO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 157,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 155,402 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2018 151,090 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,740 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 141,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 139,462 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 135,714 miles

offside front floor /inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed areas.

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 135,714 miles

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.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 131,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 127,726 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 127,726 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 117,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 117,105 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 110,579 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,579 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 101,018 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 96,930 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 96,927 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,962 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 87,962 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,176 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 81,176 miles

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

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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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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