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V151 FOT

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,354 mi
Last recorded158,354 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 FOT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 158,354 miles

Coolant leak

Front Both sides wheel arch corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various places underneath underbody sealed

Pass 14 Jul 2025 154,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes both front and rear corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished around edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished around edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mounting plates on both sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes on both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 153,764 miles

various rubber boot and bushes deteriorated and worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes both fronr and rear corroded and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn down smooth almost to the cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive mounting plates on both sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on all components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 152,555 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plates on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle been underbody seal

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated and worn

Fail 29 Jun 2023 152,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel-arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel-arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plates on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated and worn

Pass 24 Jun 2022 150,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 149,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2020 148,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 147,787 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 147,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 146,745 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded on both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play on both sides (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

both inner sills corroded outside of prescribed areas

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 146,174 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 146,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail safe engine mode light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 145,295 miles

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

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)

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

corrosion around nsf top spring mount

Fail 24 Sep 2015 145,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

corrosion around nsf top spring mount

Pass 26 Sep 2014 142,128 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 140,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 140,247 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 137,672 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 137,046 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside front chassis rail

Fail 7 Feb 2011 137,046 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside front chassis rail

Pass 1 Feb 2010 129,783 miles

corrosion starting nearside front chassis member

engine oil leak offside of engine onto steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2009 118,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 105,264 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 105,264 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 87,716 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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V151 FOT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V151 FOT, 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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V151 FOT is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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