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V133 SBW

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,005 mi
Last recorded87,005 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV133 SBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 87,005 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 82,475 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 80,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 80,451 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 78,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,278 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 78,278 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,066 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,402 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 71,402 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,945 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,519 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 70,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 70,250 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,638 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 66,226 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 66,226 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s/rear tyre worn to limit change asap corrosion starting n/s.front inner arch prescribed area treat asap also both front box sections front pads worn unable to view fully play starting front sus joints /rack/ mount bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake pads look low

movement rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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V133 SBW is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 91,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V133 SBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V133 SBW registered?

V133 SBW is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V133 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V133 SBW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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