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T971 KCA

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,690 mi
Last recorded60,690 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 KCA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 60,690 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 60,477 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,464 miles

Car covered in underseal.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2022 60,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 60,260 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower front foot well. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 60,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower front foot well. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,938 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,597 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,515 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,033 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,071 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 53,548 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 58,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 50,927 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,593 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 45,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,093 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 40,175 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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T971 KCA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T971 KCA, 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 T971 KCA registered?

T971 KCA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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