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ENZ 424

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,625 mi
Last recorded68,625 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENZ 424
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,625 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,391 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,398 miles

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

has damage outside swept area

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,515 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 56,514 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,285 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 51,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 51,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,562 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 45,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ENZ 424 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ENZ 424, 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 ENZ 424 registered?

ENZ 424 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is ENZ 424 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENZ 424 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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