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T997 KJN

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,574 mi
Last recorded134,574 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 KJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 134,574 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

brake pedal antislip rubber starting to wear

floors, chassis, inner sill panels and front inner wheel arches starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge wearing

rear diff slightly damp

rear number plate starting to fade

suspension coil springs rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2014 134,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front suspension lower ball joints slight movement

brake pedal antislip rubber starting to wear

floors, chassis, inner sill panels and front inner wheel arches starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge wearing

rear diff slightly damp

rear number plate starting to fade

suspension coil springs rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,037 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

brake pedal antislip rubber strating to split/ wear

floor, chassis, inner sill panels and inner arches starting to rust

front and rear shock absorbers mounting bushes starting to crack/ wear

front and rear suspension coil springs rusty

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front bumper slight damage

rear diff slightly damp

rear number plate starting to fade

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2011 113,684 miles

floors and chassis starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front bumper slight damage

power steering/ rack slightly damp

rear diff slightly damp

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 2 Mar 2011 113,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

floors and chassis starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front bumper slight damage

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm on edges

power steering/ rack slightly damp

rear diff slightly damp

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 14 Dec 2009 103,578 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

both rear tyre treads inner edges worn low

floors, chassis and inner sills starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear diff slightly damp

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2009 97,793 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 97,788 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Idle speed "lumpy"

Interior mirror loose.

Oil leak at rear axle.

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 89,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 89,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 81,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,221 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 71,167 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 71,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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T997 KJN is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T997 KJN, 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 T997 KJN registered?

T997 KJN is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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