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T847 BGT

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,049 mi
Last recorded116,049 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT847 BGT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 116,049 miles

corrosion to floor / chassis

o/s/r alloy damaged

play in both rear universal joints

Pass 8 Aug 2014 115,962 miles

play in both rear u.j`s

Fail 8 Aug 2014 115,959 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)

play in both rear u.j`s

Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,310 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 111,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 107,257 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 107,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,168 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 103,164 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 99,512 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 96,318 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 96,317 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 91,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 91,691 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,450 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 87,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 81,967 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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T847 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T847 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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What year was T847 BGT registered?

T847 BGT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T847 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T847 BGT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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