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GJN 778

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,100 mi
Last recorded95,100 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJN 778
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 95,100 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,134 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroding

offside main beam light getting insecure but ok at test

visible pattern only on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,919 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight corrosion to n/s front inner wing

slight cut in o/s front tyre outer side wall o/k at test

Fail 20 Jun 2014 89,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight corrosion to n/s front inner wing

slight cut in o/s front tyre outer side wall o/k at test

Pass 20 Jul 2013 89,868 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s and o/s front inner wings to chassis showing slight corrosion

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 89,868 miles

Centre Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s and o/s front inner wings to chassis showing slight corrosion

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 89,252 miles

o/s front tyre showing slight cracks and cut to outer side wall

slight corrosion to n/s front inner wing to chassis

Pass 24 May 2011 88,935 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s and o/s rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s front inner wing to chassis showing slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,829 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 83,979 miles

oil leak on rear axle drive flange

very slight corrosion on n/s front inner wing to chassis

Pass 30 Apr 2008 83,102 miles

bad oil leak on rear diff

Fail 30 Apr 2007 76,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,433 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 69,735 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 67,601 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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GJN 778 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJN 778, 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 GJN 778 registered?

GJN 778 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is GJN 778 safe to buy?

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