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F21 RCA

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,162 mi
Last recorded66,162 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 RCA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,162 miles

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

underbody covered with under seal front to rear

Pass 29 Oct 2024 64,542 miles

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

General corrosion to all suspension componants front and rear

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Fllor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 62,868 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 62,868 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 60,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 54,148 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 49,403 miles

Central Rear oil leak rear axle diff

Pass 22 May 2017 43,896 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear trailing arm bushes/sub frame bushes worn

coolant staining by thermostat area

underside of vehicle beginning to corrode

Pass 11 Feb 2016 43,450 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,980 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 41,980 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,205 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,213 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,994 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front brake ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre starting to feather on edges

Offside front tyre starting to feather on the inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,623 miles

Both front brake ferrules starting to corrode

Both front tyres starting to feather on the inner edges

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside front headlamp slightly loose

Underside of vehicle (suspension, sub-frames) starting to corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,868 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,232 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,010 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,001 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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F21 RCA 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 90.5%.

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 F21 RCA, 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 F21 RCA registered?

F21 RCA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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