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V314 HBH

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,495 mi
Last recorded116,495 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 HBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 116,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,877 miles

nearside & off side front inner cill/inner wing corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 107,877 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)

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

nearside & off side front inner cill/inner wing corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

general corrosion to rear chassis sections both sides

nearside front rear of outer sill heavily corroded

offside front chassis section corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 101,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body corroded but not holed

Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,197 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 92,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 92,372 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 86,659 miles

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

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

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

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Fail 9 Jul 2008 86,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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Pass 10 Jul 2007 80,700 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 68,724 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2006 68,724 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads getting low

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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V314 HBH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V314 HBH, 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 V314 HBH registered?

V314 HBH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V314 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V314 HBH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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