1999 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · T791 BGT

The most recent MOT record from March 2022 shows a significant failure with a wide range of defects. This entry is now several years old, meaning the current status of the vehicle is unknown and it has likely been off the road or untested for some time. There is a clear and worsening trend regarding the vehicle's mechanical condition. While earlier tests in 2017 and 2019 noted minor play in the steering and suspension, this progressed to worn shock absorber bushes and drive shaft joints by 2021, and eventually to a binding brake and track rod end failure by 2022. The 2022 failure is particularly concerning due to the combination of electronic and structural issues. The vehicle had multiple warning lights active, including the ABS, SRS, and engine management lamps, alongside emissions failures. More critically, the MOT recorded corrosion on the front subframe mounting and holed inner sill ends. The vehicle has very low mileage for its age, averaging roughly 3,521 miles per year. In a car of this vintage, such low usage often suggests long periods of standing. This typically leads to the perishing of rubber components and the acceleration of corrosion, both of which are evidenced by the recurring suspension bush wear and the structural defects noted in the sills.