MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes covered in grease
fuel pipes rusty
n/s front floor corroded but not within prescribed area
vehicle rusty underneath
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes covered in grease
fuel pipes rusty
n/s front floor corroded but not within prescribed area
rear brake discs rusty
vehicle rusty underneath
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes rusty
n/s front floor corroded but not within a prescribed area
rear brake discs rusty
vehicle rusty underneath
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
under body corroding
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V304 DBY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 V304 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 V304 DBY registered?
V304 DBY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 September 1999.
Is V304 DBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for V304 DBY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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