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V290 JRD

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,585 mi
Last recorded170,585 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 JRD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2022 170,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 169,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 167,678 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 162,846 miles

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 5 May 2018 161,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 24 Sep 2016 160,919 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to n/s/f chassis

corrosion to n/s/f floor

corrosion to o/s/f chassis

Pass 16 Sep 2015 159,694 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor sections not considered excessive

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

surface corrosion to exhaust and braking surfaces

underbody undersealed

Fail 11 Aug 2015 159,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside front floor but not considered excessive

corrosion to offside front floor but not considered excessive

surface corrosion to braking surfaces

surface corrosion to exhaust system

underbody and general components heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2014 159,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general light surface corrosion to underbody

o/s/f bottom ball joint shimmed with washers no play detected split pin present

Fail 29 Jul 2014 159,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

general light surface corrosion to underbody

o/s/f bottom ball joint shimmed with washers no play detected split pin present

Fail 23 May 2014 159,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

light to medium surface corrosion to general underbody

Pass 20 May 2013 147,896 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 141,133 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 141,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 131,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

corrosion on fuel pipe n/s/r

corrosion on n/s/f inner arch brake pipe

corrosion on n/s/f inner wheel arch

washer jet housing leaking

Pass 6 May 2010 129,361 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 119,158 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 110,008 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 98,762 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 92,857 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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V290 JRD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V290 JRD, 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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V290 JRD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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