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A15 VGC

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,347 mi
Last recorded151,347 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 151,347 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 150,578 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 149,444 miles

suspension fault light on but no fault found

Pass 11 Jul 2023 148,781 miles

suspension fault light is on but no fault found at the time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2022 147,928 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 147,242 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 146,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 146,223 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 144,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper fixing corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle coated in under seal

Pass 20 Jul 2017 143,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front door mirror glass

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner sills corroded

floor pan corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2017 143,577 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner chassis corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner sills corroded

floor pan corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 142,476 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 141,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 140,511 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 139,424 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres worn on inside (in very poor condition)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 138,266 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

surface corrosion on both inner sills

surface corrosion on nearside floorpan

Fail 17 Jul 2012 138,225 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

surface corrosion on both inner sills

surface corrosion on nearside floorpan

Pass 17 Jun 2011 137,043 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 134,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 132,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2008 130,576 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion to both rear chassis legs and rear floor pan area

Fail 24 Jun 2008 130,575 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion to both rear chassis legs and rear floor pan area

Pass 28 Jun 2007 128,523 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 120,915 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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A15 VGC is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 91,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A15 VGC is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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