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1959 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 3446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,374 mi
Last recorded87,374 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration499 KBH
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 87,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 86,512 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 86,205 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Some welded repairs to frame a little suspect

Fail 9 Jun 2022 86,196 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Around lower arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlight fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Some welded repairs in chassis look a little suspect

Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,699 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 85,699 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 84,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,133 miles

General Body Corrosion Evident

Vehicle Chassis Covered In Underseal So Unable To Inspect Welding Etc

Fail 3 Oct 2012 81,998 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,229 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 81,229 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 80,675 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 80,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 80,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 80,314 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 78,950 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 78,950 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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499 KBH is a 1959 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 3,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 499 KBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 67 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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499 KBH is a 1959 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 17 October 1959.

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