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F3 SMW

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,924 mi
Last recorded71,924 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 SMW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 71,924 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 71,785 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 71,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,640 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 71,564 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 71,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,585 miles

SLIGHT NOISE O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 19 Oct 2017 71,545 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH SIDE FRONT FLOORS (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

SLIGHT NOISE O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,043 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mountings on rear subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,651 miles

Nearside Front Chassis rail slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Chassis rail slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,721 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 68,686 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,393 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,846 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,822 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,189 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,626 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,255 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 50,881 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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F3 SMW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F3 SMW, 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 F3 SMW registered?

F3 SMW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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