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S843 BBD

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,703 mi
Last recorded124,703 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 BBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2015 124,703 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 124,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front chassis rails corroded

both rear outer cv joints have slight play

both sills to floors corroded

n/s/f inner arch badly corroded

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 14 Aug 2015 124,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front chassis rails corroded

both rear outer cv joints have slight play

both sills to floors corroded

n/s/f inner arch badly corroded

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 14 Aug 2014 122,811 miles

both front chassis rails corroded

both sills to floors corroded

n/s/rack end has slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2013 121,014 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 119,135 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 116,319 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 113,510 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 110,596 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 107,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 104,841 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 89,706 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 89,706 miles

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

Due to n/s/f tyre tracking out I advise to get the tracking looked at.

N/S/F flitch under wheel arch behind shock absorber is slight corrosion. It will probably will need welding if not treated.

O/S/F door mirror cracked but does not impair the rear vision.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 80,900 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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S843 BBD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S843 BBD, 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 S843 BBD registered?

S843 BBD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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