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P599 YVL

1996 Jaguar Xjr

Turquoise Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,380 mi
Last recorded89,380 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar Xjr107,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 YVL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 89,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight play in rear driveshaft joints.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Slight play in rear driveshaft joints.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,547 miles

underside of vehicle has been rustproofed/undersealed.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,997 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 87,454 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 87,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,005 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,868 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 83,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,251 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn inner edge

Rear tyres worn inner edges

slight exhaust leakage from front down pipe area

slight movement in top steering column

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,527 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing/worn inner edge N/S/R Tyre worn 2-3mm O/S/R Tyte 3-4mm

Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,972 miles

Advise....Rear suspension A/Frame mounting bush o/s wearing /split

Advise...Front & Rear Tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Apr 2008 79,972 miles

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

Advise....Rear suspension A/Frame mounting bush o/s wearing /split

Advise...Front & Rear Tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2007 77,361 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust silencers

Pass 23 Nov 2006 75,622 miles

o/s/r exhaust blowing slightly.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 71,252 miles

slight exhaust blow from front pipe joint.

some movement top steering column

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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P599 YVL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr in Turquoise with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 107,316 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 P599 YVL, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P599 YVL is a 1996 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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