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J444 XJJ

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,573 mi
Last recorded64,573 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 XJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 64,573 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 63,611 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2024 63,611 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chassis leg corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill close to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 61,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill close to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,533 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,425 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,557 miles

Front Inner both sills inner wing corroded but not in prsecribed area

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2017 60,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits left/nearside exhaust (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive left/nearside exhaust (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive left/nearside exhaust (7.3.D.4)

Corroded holes to nearside & offside front inner sills outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer fulcrum pin bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer fulcrum pin bushes (2.4.G.2)

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 874,064 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,542 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 58,542 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 58,516 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,744 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,173 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)

Offside Front 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 1 Mar 2011 48,721 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,574 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,313 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,253 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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J444 XJJ is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J444 XJJ, 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 J444 XJJ registered?

J444 XJJ is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J444 XJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 XJJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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