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B8 FBB

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,065 mi
Last recorded48,065 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 FBB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 48,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 47,724 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills and wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 47,722 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill and suspension mounting holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Forward sill and inner wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Forward sill area and inner wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 47,666 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 47,655 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 46,706 miles

front wiper starting to smear

Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 45,281 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 44,692 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 44,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,303 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis

Pass 13 May 2014 40,093 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 39,025 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,898 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,053 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,142 miles

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

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 2 Sep 2009 33,155 miles

light cluster damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2009 33,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

light cluster damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,086 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 20,309 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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B8 FBB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B8 FBB, 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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B8 FBB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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