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V188 DUJ

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,540 mi
Last recorded10,540 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 DUJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 10,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 9,004 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 8,945 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Extensive underside corrosion at usual places for this type and age of vehicle

Nearside Front Footwell excessively corroded/holed

Nearside Outer sill excessively corroded at front inner

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 8,137 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 7,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 5,717 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 3,470 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 3,444 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

entire underbody coated with underseal including fuel lines and brake pipes

osf chassis corroded

osf sill corroded and inadequately repaired not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 21 Jan 2020 2,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 1,837 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 1,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011
Pass 7 Oct 2009 16,331 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 15,763 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,167 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f chassis leg rusty by to subframe mounting (not holed)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,153 miles

offside front indicator lense cracked.

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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V188 DUJ is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V188 DUJ, 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 V188 DUJ registered?

V188 DUJ is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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