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A8 JRV

1999 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,772 mi
Last recorded53,772 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JRV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,772 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 53,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 52,289 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 51,707 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 50,852 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,167 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 50,129 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/ chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 47,879 miles

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

Offside Front slight bind at o/s/f brake

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 47,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight bind at o/s/f brake

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 47,862 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked in tread

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

slight bind o/s/f wheel

slight play in both rear hubs

underside of vehicle starting to corrode in various places

Fail 10 Nov 2017 47,711 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked in tread

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

slight bind o/s/f wheel

slight play in both rear hubs

underside of vehicle starting to corrode in various places

Pass 13 Nov 2016 46,278 miles

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Fail 13 Nov 2016 46,278 miles

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,041 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 45,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,278 miles

slight binde offside front

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 38,157 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,187 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,705 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,293 miles

Slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,383 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 24,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,892 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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A8 JRV is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A8 JRV, 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 A8 JRV registered?

A8 JRV is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is A8 JRV safe to buy?

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