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T897 SDV

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,409 mi
Last recorded67,409 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 SDV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 67,409 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 65,670 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,619 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,796 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 62,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking, close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking, close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 62,045 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking, close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking, close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,240 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2018 60,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,248 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,217 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,107 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,772 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 57,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust catylsts corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,310 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,144 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,679 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,886 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 20 Jun 2006 44,709 miles

rear tyres getting low

unable to see brake pads

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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T897 SDV is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T897 SDV, 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 T897 SDV registered?

T897 SDV is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T897 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T897 SDV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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