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T896 BVA

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

251,790 mi
Last recorded251,790 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT896 BVA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 251,790 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Floor Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Slight engine ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 236,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Floor pan slightly corroded in multiple places

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 222,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front chassis corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 222,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front chassis corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 192,862 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 165,961 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2012 165,961 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 146,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 130,952 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 114,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front inner wings starting to corrode

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

stone chips to screen

unable to check brake pads

Pass 25 Feb 2009 114,474 miles

front inner wings starting to corrode

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

stone chips to screen

unable to check brake pads

Pass 19 Feb 2008 97,913 miles

nearside front inner wing starting to corrode

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to see brake pads

Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,103 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,372 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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T896 BVA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T896 BVA, 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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T896 BVA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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