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V233 ETC

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,788 mi
Last recorded99,788 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 ETC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 99,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 jacking points areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 97,165 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg, also covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 97,148 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg, also covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 94,210 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Has been covered with underseal, but corrosion showing through. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion, and some parts covered with underseal.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,182 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 90,094 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2022 90,094 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2021 87,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,337 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 84,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,663 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort slightly weak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,801 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,881 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,014 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,646 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 52,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 49,000 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,269 miles

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

windscreen damaged on nearside outside swept area

Fail 12 Aug 2008 44,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

windscreen damaged on nearside outside swept area

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,616 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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V233 ETC is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,382 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V233 ETC, 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 V233 ETC registered?

V233 ETC is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V233 ETC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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