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S87 NCW

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,369 mi
Last recorded88,369 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 NCW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 88,369 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2022 77,931 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 77,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,813 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 75,405 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 75,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,296 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,160 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,853 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 73,853 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,997 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,398 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,351 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,730 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,063 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,536 miles

ADVISE VERY SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFIDE DRIVESHAFT U/J JOINTS

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

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

VERY SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION STARTING ON FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BOTTOM PLATES UNDER COIL SPRING SEATING

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,932 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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S87 NCW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S87 NCW, 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 S87 NCW registered?

S87 NCW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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