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S969 ORU

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,198 mi
Last recorded83,198 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 ORU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 83,198 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 83,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,366 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 80,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,111 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of o/s/f wing

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2016 79,111 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of o/s/f wing

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 75,695 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,079 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 74,079 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,428 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,581 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 71,581 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,317 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,925 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,749 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 51,749 miles

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

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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S969 ORU is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S969 ORU, 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 S969 ORU registered?

S969 ORU is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S969 ORU safe to buy?

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