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SNZ 770

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,745 mi
Last recorded77,745 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 770
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 77,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,279 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 77,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,878 miles

Parking brake requires minor adjustments (no lock)

Fail 23 Dec 2020 72,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake requires minor adjustments (no lock)

Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,369 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 66,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2018 65,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 62,203 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 57,309 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 57,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 52,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2014 48,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 47,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 37,043 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 37,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,018 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 24,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 16,589 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 15,986 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 13,111 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,714 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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SNZ 770 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SNZ 770, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SNZ 770?

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What year was SNZ 770 registered?

SNZ 770 is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is SNZ 770 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNZ 770 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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