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T872 VUK

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,202 mi
Last recorded105,202 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT872 VUK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 105,202 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,645 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear slight vertical movement on both rear wheels

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 98,623 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear slight vertical movement on both rear wheels

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,620 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 85,620 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,712 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 71,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,632 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,207 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,977 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,367 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 34,651 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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T872 VUK is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T872 VUK, 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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T872 VUK is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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