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T979 EUB

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,273 mi
Last recorded80,273 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 EUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 80,273 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 78,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 72,154 miles

fresh under seal

Pass 19 Aug 2017 65,787 miles

225/60/R16/98V. All 6mm.

Fail 12 Aug 2017 65,542 miles

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

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)

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

225/60/R16/98V. All 6mm.

Fuel cap wont open, no lock.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 61,526 miles

225/60/R16/98W. Fronts 3mm. Rears 7mm.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,479 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 59,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,065 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 56,065 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,454 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,177 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,659 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,927 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,744 miles

slight play in both rear outer driveshaft couplings

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,267 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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T979 EUB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T979 EUB, 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 T979 EUB registered?

T979 EUB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T979 EUB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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