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V279 HKY

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,497 mi
Last recorded112,497 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 HKY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 112,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyre treads slight deterioration

Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,261 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 101,708 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,630 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

all tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Oct 2007 89,188 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 89,185 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2006 79,665 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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V279 HKY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V279 HKY, 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 V279 HKY registered?

V279 HKY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V279 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V279 HKY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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