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T97 RHR

1999 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,975 mi
Last recorded111,975 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 RHR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,975 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s front inner front sill . n/s front inner front sill. o/s/f floor to sill corroded but not within suspension or mountings distance

Fail 20 Mar 2017 111,975 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s front inner front sill . n/s front inner front sill. o/s/f floor to sill corroded but not within suspension or mountings distance

Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front steering inner joint has slight play

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2016 106,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front steering inner joint has slight play

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,352 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside front tyre low on inside edge

Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside front tyre low on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,982 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 91,457 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,419 miles

heavy rust to ns front chassis /

slight rust both sides rear chassis

slight rust to both sides rear chassis /slight play in os rear hub

Fail 10 Apr 2012 86,419 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

heavy rust to ns front chassis /

os front tyre worn hard on inner tread

slight rust both sides rear chassis

slight rust to both sides rear chassis /slight play in os rear hub

Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,766 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,764 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,459 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 77,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,083 miles

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

slight play rear hubs /slight damage rear reg plate /

Fail 25 Feb 2009 72,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

slight play rear hubs /slight damage rear reg plate /

Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,500 miles

slight play rear hubs

Fail 14 Mar 2007 63,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight play both rear hubs

Pass 9 Mar 2006 89,675 miles

See original advisory sheet

Fail 28 Feb 2006 59,674 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Number plate discoloured front and rear

Slight play in diff/hub unit at rear

Stonechips in windscreen

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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T97 RHR is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T97 RHR, 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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T97 RHR is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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