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GIW 4949

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,270 mi
Last recorded95,270 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 4949
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 95,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 95,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight cracking to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,515 miles

Underseal covering body work and components underneath

Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,514 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,123 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,575 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,676 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 86,386 miles

Nearside Front The ball joint slightly showing grease.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,958 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,955 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 79,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken showing white l ight (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,131 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion developing in N/S/F & O/S/F chassis members

N/S/R tyre worn to 2mm close to legal requirement

Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,639 miles

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

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Corrosion developing in N/S/F & O/S/F chassis members

N/S/R tyre worn 2mm

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,300 miles

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)

corrosion starting in body and chassis.

corrosion starting in n/s/f chassis around n/s/f subframe mounting.

front and rear suspension getting rusty.

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear a frame mountings worn.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low.

rear a frame mountings worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,327 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,576 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,780 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,497 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,443 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,917 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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GIW 4949 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GIW 4949, 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 GIW 4949 registered?

GIW 4949 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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