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T949 JGW

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,344 mi
Last recorded109,344 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 JGW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,344 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,579 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 105,577 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,570 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 23 Aug 2014 97,252 miles

all tyres perished

slight play in n/s rear hub bush

Fail 22 Aug 2014 97,180 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

slight play n/s/r hub bush

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,754 miles

nearside front chassis corroded

offside rear suspension bump stop broken

slight play in ooffside and nearside rear drive shafts

Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,577 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 87,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 84,510 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 84,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to n/s/f chassis

drivers door mirror loose

front brake pads low

front coil springs rusty

play to o/s of steering rack

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,691 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread

SRS light illuminated

Fail 5 Feb 2008 82,691 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread

SRS light illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2007 76,656 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 76,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 67,918 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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T949 JGW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T949 JGW, 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 T949 JGW registered?

T949 JGW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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