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T886 TCA

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,935 mi
Last recorded85,935 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT886 TCA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 83,367 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 83,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 81,471 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 May 2024 81,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 81,468 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle ran out of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs very heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,204 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 81,180 miles

All four tyres perished/ cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,638 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,115 miles

Oil leak

rear subframe bushes weak condition n/s/r o/s/r

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,966 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak rear of engine area

Fail 11 Dec 2015 78,964 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak rear of engine area

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,351 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak steering rack area

Fail 21 Nov 2014 77,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak steering rack area

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,642 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 76,641 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,132 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 73,992 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,353 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)

nearside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 69,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,262 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 64,243 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 64,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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T886 TCA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T886 TCA, 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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T886 TCA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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