MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,574 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
front nearside floor holed NOT within P/A
front o/side floor holed NOT withinP/A
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
Rear tyres overage and perishing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear tyres overage and perishing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under body is generally surface corrded
Wear noted in rear suspension both near side and off side
Under body is generally surface corrded
Wear noted in rear suspension both near side and off side
Some wear noted in rear suspension
Underside of vehicle is surface corroded. Heavy in places.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Some wear noted in rear suspension
Underside of vehicle is surface corroded. Heavy in places.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Check front tyres in 3 months.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Check front tyres in 3 months.
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine bay levels topped up as coolant low light was indicating.
N/S/F door check strap repaired.
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V289 GBV is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 V289 GBV, 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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V289 GBV is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 September 1999.
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