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HCZ 4157

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,455 mi
Last recorded116,455 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 4157
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 116,455 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 116,450 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 113,858 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 113,816 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 113,283 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,180 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 113,155 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 113,155 miles

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 112,374 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 112,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,747 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 105,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,643 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,616 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,780 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside front wheel bearing has slight play rear hubs slight play

Fail 26 Jan 2016 86,770 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under drivers seat (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside front wheel bearing has slight play rear hubs slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,884 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in rear hubs

underside brake pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,698 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 65,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,909 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,158 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,462 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,943 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,353 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,813 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,514 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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HCZ 4157 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,382 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HCZ 4157, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCZ 4157 registered?

HCZ 4157 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is HCZ 4157 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 4157 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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