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V201 JTG

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,104 mi
Last recorded94,104 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV201 JTG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 94,104 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 93,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,314 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,743 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,452 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,118 miles

All brake pipes greased

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,088 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,511 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,721 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 73,721 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,123 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,312 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 61,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,280 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 52,280 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,327 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,495 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,315 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 33,844 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 33,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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V201 JTG is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V201 JTG, 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 V201 JTG registered?

V201 JTG is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V201 JTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V201 JTG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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