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T7 RDT

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

75,055 mi
Last recorded75,055 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 RDT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 75,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle underside & components corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 74,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,004 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 73,985 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 73,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 70,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch lower corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 69,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,266 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 68,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall cracking, also worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,414 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner shoulders.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,542 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front chassis has corrosion by the wheel arch(not effecting strength of the vehicle)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,542 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front chassis has corrosion by the wheel arch(not effecting strength of the vehicle)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,699 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 59,336 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion inside wheel arch on the offside front

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,336 miles

corrosion inside wheel arch on the offside front

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,122 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,122 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 54,871 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,995 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 49,874 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,574 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 42,732 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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T7 RDT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T7 RDT, 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 T7 RDT registered?

T7 RDT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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