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V314 JTF

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 JTF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2023 81,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with wax (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with wax (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with wax (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through out vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Through out vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 72,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 72,781 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 68,232 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 68,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 68,220 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor rusty (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn a frame outer bushes both sides dropped frame rubbing on mounting brackets (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wings both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,704 miles

Slight under body corrosion.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 66,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight under body corrosion.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,469 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both chassis rails. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,965 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 63,962 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 61,871 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 61,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s inner sill / floor (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s inner sill to floor areas (front to rear ) corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,140 miles

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,965 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 38,977 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,693 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 36,628 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,595 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,355 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,010 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,287 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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V314 JTF is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JTF, 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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V314 JTF is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 November 1999.

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