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V292 GVU

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,526 mi
Last recorded144,526 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV292 GVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 144,526 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 143,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 143,339 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 143,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 143,020 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 143,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 140,212 miles

Offside inner wing corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,251 miles

Offside Front inner wing above spring corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 135,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner wing above spring corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,903 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 120,002 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 114,294 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 114,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 110,524 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 104,362 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,718 miles

n/s/r trunion has minor free play

Fail 16 Jul 2010 97,718 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r trunion has minor free play

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 80,204 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 72,393 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 66,284 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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V292 GVU is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V292 GVU, 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 V292 GVU registered?

V292 GVU is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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