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V303 DBY

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,593 mi
Last recorded86,593 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 DBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 86,593 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play HUB (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play HUB (2.6.2)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,259 miles

Nearside Front jack point corroded

Offside Front jack point corroded

advise two number plates on front

Fail 2 Sep 2015 86,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 86,232 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front innerwing.

offside front floor rusted.

offside front inner wing.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,669 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 85,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,921 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 78,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 77,167 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 77,142 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

n/s/f x member to chassis mount corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 74,666 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 74,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 72,048 miles

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

o/s/f tyre getting low/

Fail 29 Dec 2008 69,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre brake light not complete. engine upper cover fitted.

Pass 29 Dec 2008 69,220 miles

centre brake light not complete. engine upper cover fitted.

Fail 27 Dec 2007 66,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine and inner wing covers fitted.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 66,402 miles

engine and inner wing covers fitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,890 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 60,760 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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V303 DBY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V303 DBY, 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 V303 DBY registered?

V303 DBY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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