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J8 JGU

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,909 mi
Last recorded114,909 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 JGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 114,909 miles

Both centre exhaust silencers slightly blowing

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 110,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

front sub-frame & suspension corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 109,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,952 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear exhaust silencer slightly split/blowing

Pass 28 Sep 2019 107,108 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from both centre silencers

Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,977 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

slight exhaust leak from rear pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,409 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement b oth (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to osf jack point and sill end

Fail 25 Sep 2017 100,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both boxes (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement b oth (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,212 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 100,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 99,525 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around suspension (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,606 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing.

slight corrosion to offside front floor.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 92,187 miles

slight blow from both rear exhaust boxes.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 90,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,612 miles

n/s/f lower swevil has some play

Fail 6 Sep 2010 88,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f lower swevil has some play

Pass 1 May 2009 78,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,751 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,252 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 74,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 70,770 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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J8 JGU is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 91,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 JGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J8 JGU is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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