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DYH 136

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,667 mi
Last recorded62,667 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYH 136
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 62,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside inner sills corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 61,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,217 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

shock bushes perished

various corrosion to under body and inner sills

Fail 27 Mar 2017 61,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill and floor pan holed (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

shock bushes perished

various corrosion to under body and inner sills

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,082 miles

Brakes ; front & rear brake discs corroded , suspect surface , recommend clean off

Door mirrors ; both have slight movement on mounts

Engine , bay covers , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; P.A.S. / Ancillary belt deteriorated , recommend replace

Note ; noise from front & rear wheels , suspect brake related

Registration ; rear umber plate starting to delaminate & requires resecuring at o/s

Suspension ; both front lower ball joints have slight vertical play

Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,875 miles

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,127 miles

Note ; both door mirrors slight movement on mounts

Various covers& mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,807 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,055 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 56,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,767 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 52,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,448 miles

Coolant leak

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

slight bind to nearside front brake

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,362 miles

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,550 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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DYH 136 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DYH 136, 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 DYH 136 registered?

DYH 136 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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