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V244 FPB

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,996 mi
Last recorded137,996 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 FPB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 137,996 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 137,996 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside is also a low reading, (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake reading only 5%, needs to be a minimum of 15%.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 135,873 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 133,982 miles

both front tyres 2mm

Fail 2 Sep 2016 133,943 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s suspention mount corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 131,838 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 131,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 126,900 miles

Front wiper starting to smear

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 123,441 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 3 Aug 2012 120,539 miles

BOTH Front coil springs corroded

General underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2011 115,064 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 115,063 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 110,610 miles

both sides fronts chassics surface corrosion

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Aug 2009 104,539 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 94,949 miles

offside rear indicator glass broken

Pass 17 Aug 2007 86,449 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 18 Aug 2006 72,466 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 72,466 miles

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

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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V244 FPB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V244 FPB, 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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V244 FPB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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