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C7 STB

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,736 mi
Last recorded89,736 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 STB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 89,736 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,116 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 87,123 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff oil seals slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 85,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 84,627 miles

Front Both Inner sills starting to corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,225 miles

Vehicle corroded underside but not excessive at time of test.

Fail 28 Aug 2020 83,219 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2256016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle corroded underside but not excessive at time of test.

Pass 24 Aug 2019 81,790 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,596 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sill at inner bottom wing mounting showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,905 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,185 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both side rear diff leaking oil !!!!

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2013 74,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both side rear diff leaking oil !!!!

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,456 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,440 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,220 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 70,520 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 70,519 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 69,063 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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C7 STB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C7 STB, 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 C7 STB registered?

C7 STB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is C7 STB safe to buy?

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