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V173 RDD

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,586 mi
Last recorded116,586 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 RDD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 116,586 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 113,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 112,178 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 112,176 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AND FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AND FLOOR (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,806 miles

Diff leaking oil.

Drivers door check strap inop.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 107,806 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Diff leaking oil.

Drivers door check strap inop.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 98,860 miles

Driver's door checkstrap broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 92,774 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 92,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 92,730 miles

n/s/r tyre worn + n/s/r hub has slight play....

Pass 25 May 2011 92,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,591 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 88,268 miles

n/s/f chassis starting to corroded

o/s chassis starting to corrode

took a long time to pass emissions only just

Fail 21 May 2008 88,230 miles

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

n/s/f chassis starting to corroded

o/s chassis starting to corrode

took a long time to pass emissions only just

Pass 30 May 2007 85,410 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 85,410 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 82,411 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 80,377 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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V173 RDD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V173 RDD, 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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V173 RDD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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