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817 MEA

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests48 (39 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,845 mi
Last recorded92,845 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration817 MEA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

39 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 92,845 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 76,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 92,795 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded/holed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded/holed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

full underneath of car has been undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,593 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 92,765 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

coolant level warning on dash

under seal sprayed through out components

Pass 25 Nov 2022 67,710 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 92,696 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch back corner holed and corroded

Offside Front wheel arch back corner holed and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,629 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear suspension knuckle joint has play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear suspension knuckle joint has play

Fail 6 Sep 2021 92,608 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear suspension knuckle joint has play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear suspension knuckle joint has play

Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,055 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,502 miles

under seal sprayed underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,555 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,370 miles

Both front shock absorber outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Sill section corroded

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Floor section corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sill section corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Floor section corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 92,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Near to rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Sill section corroded

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Floor section corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sill section corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Floor section corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 92,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

lots of prescribed areas looking corroded under vehicle

lots of susp components looking corroded under vehicle

nsf and osf inner front sills holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,532 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,593 miles

Body has slight corrosion several parts (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded rack pipe (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,873 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,963 miles

both front bottom coil spring cups corroded

both front inner sills holed and corroded not in prescribed area at time of test

offside front headlight slightly misted

slight corrosion in lots of area's under vehicle

slightest of play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Sep 2015 53,943 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 53,943 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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,338 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underseal over brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,773 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 89,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,374 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,115 miles

corrosion to n/s front chassis not holed at time of test

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch not holed at time of test

front and rear brake discs lipped and scored

front wiper blade starting to split

hole in o/s/front inner sill not in prescribed area

n/s front susp top mount starting to perrish

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sills

unable to see condition of brake pipes in clips

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,962 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

n/s rear tyre has a crack not deep enough t expose ply or cords

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,403 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 88,403 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 46,504 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011
Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,155 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes slighly corr

Fail 25 Sep 2009 82,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes slighly corr

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,971 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,954 miles

O/side front ball joint boot damaged

O/side front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,682 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,411 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,360 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,240 miles

Driver's seat feels insecure.

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,363 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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817 MEA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 817 MEA, 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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817 MEA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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