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S749 JUB

1999 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,273 mi
Last recorded108,273 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 JUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 108,273 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box /system corroded poor condition (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor/jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 108,007 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 105,428 miles

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

all tyres over ten years old

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 6 May 2021 105,424 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow at cats (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension components corrosion

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2020 104,236 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In area of catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel Slightly binding

Pass 1 Apr 2019 103,537 miles

ALL tyres age cracked

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion rear inner wheel arches and some small holes visible

front and rear suspension components corroded

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

under body undersealed obscuring some repair work

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,061 miles

corrosion front suspension components

corrosion holes nearside front floor and inner sill

corrosion holes offside front floor and inner sill

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,837 miles

front wipers starting to deteriorate

slight noise from r/n/s wheel bearing

underside of car has been undersealed

Fail 3 Apr 2017 101,830 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

front wipers starting to deteriorate

slight noise from r/n/s wheel bearing

underside of car has been undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2016 101,398 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 101,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,663 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion holes both front inner sills not yet in prescribed area

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Mar 2015 100,660 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in rear lower suspension bushes/ pin. both sides.[at rear wheel hub.]

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,933 miles

General corrosion starting to the underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,098 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion hole nearside front jack point

corrosion holes offside front floor to sill

some noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 95,963 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 95,331 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 95,321 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,137 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 94,137 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

fuel pipe corroded from filter

Pass 2 Feb 2007 91,992 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 90,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 90,069 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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S749 JUB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S749 JUB, 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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S749 JUB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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