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V151 OBA

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,224 mi
Last recorded106,224 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 OBA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,224 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 105,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 103,807 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 103,807 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,134 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 101,052 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 100,154 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,494 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,232 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 97,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 96,020 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 94,260 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 94,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,351 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2009 90,287 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 90,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 May 2008 90,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 90,124 miles

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

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 OBA 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 V151 OBA, 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 V151 OBA registered?

V151 OBA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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