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V174 DAP

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,876 mi
Last recorded126,876 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 DAP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 126,876 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Signs of corrosion of nearside front chassis/wing near front subframe mount

Pass 1 May 2013 125,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 121,089 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,514 miles

Chassis rails corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 118,513 miles

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

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

Chassis rails corroded

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

Pass 10 May 2010 109,635 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 98,947 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 98,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres heavly worn on inner edges poss tracking problem

front brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 19 May 2008 85,646 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2007 73,525 miles

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 26 May 2006 60,385 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 54,319 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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V174 DAP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V174 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V174 DAP registered?

V174 DAP is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V174 DAP safe to buy?

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