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V165 DAP

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,599 mi
Last recorded132,599 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 DAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 132,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box &offside rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front floor pan broken away from floor brace/suport

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 128,170 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 128,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 128,060 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 128,052 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 121,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 119,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 117,307 miles

suspension components+innersills+chassis members corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2011 98,079 miles

slight twist in nearside front brake hose

Pass 30 Jul 2010 83,107 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 70,269 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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V165 DAP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V165 DAP, 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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V165 DAP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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