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V253 NOH

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,873 mi
Last recorded63,873 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 NOH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 63,873 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 63,865 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 63,061 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

Offside Rear inner sill shows signs of corrosion

Play in rear subframe bushes

Play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 31 May 2023 63,060 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front suspension arms corroded

Offside Rear inner sill shows signs of corrosion

Play in rear subframe bushes

Play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 10 Jun 2022 61,472 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,124 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 61,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,888 miles

Hand brake just made the efficiency 16%

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,797 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 53,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,140 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,259 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 47,451 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,451 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,919 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 19 Feb 2013 44,689 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 44,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 42,873 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,873 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,129 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,415 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 37,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,592 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,260 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,313 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,613 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V253 NOH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V253 NOH, 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 V253 NOH registered?

V253 NOH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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