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B5 XJL

1999 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,596 mi
Last recorded68,596 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 XJL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,596 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,526 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 59,615 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,615 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2013 55,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming to both nearside and offside front chassis

corrosion forming to both nearside and offside rear chassis rails near rear suspension mounts

Pass 14 May 2012 51,346 miles

corrosion forming to o/s & n/s front chassi under floor double skinded

corrosion forming to o/s & n/s rear chassi/axle mounts

Fail 9 May 2012 51,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion forming to o/s & n/s front chassi under floor double skinded

corrosion forming to o/s & n/s rear chassi/axle mounts

Pass 3 May 2011 46,823 miles

OSF AND NSF TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 17 May 2010 42,378 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 36,888 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 36,888 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,291 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,155 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 34,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 27,714 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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B5 XJL is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B5 XJL, 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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B5 XJL is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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