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T859 BRP

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,970 mi
Last recorded153,970 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 BRP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 153,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall and wheel damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 153,961 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded above subframe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded above subframe (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall and wheel damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 152,090 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake imbalance @ 28%

near-side front flexible brake hose perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2016 152,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake imbalance @ 28%

near-side front flexible brake hose perishing

Fail 16 Nov 2015 152,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve rim damaged - poor repair (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Deep corrosion behind shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 149,028 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 144,397 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 137,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 128,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 125,378 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 118,514 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 110,129 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 102,569 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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T859 BRP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T859 BRP, 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 T859 BRP registered?

T859 BRP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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