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V323 DCF

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

142,670 mi
Last recorded142,670 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV323 DCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 142,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under car rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2026 142,667 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under car rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2025 140,684 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Shock absorbers lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 139,509 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 138,010 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 136,610 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 134,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 133,229 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 131,086 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 128,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 126,189 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 122,904 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 120,118 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 117,262 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 113,362 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion in n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 6 Feb 2012 108,785 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 108,785 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 104,932 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 101,541 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 96,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 89,261 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 81,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 73,887 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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V323 DCF is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V323 DCF, 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 V323 DCF registered?

V323 DCF is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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