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V331 DCF

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,846 mi
Last recorded99,846 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 DCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 99,846 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2024 99,844 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 99,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill to floor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch to chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill to floor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill into arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 99,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower shock absorber mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill to floor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch to chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shock absorber mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill to floor area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill into arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 97,112 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 93,944 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,898 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,241 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 84,573 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,602 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,066 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,186 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN NEAR LEGAL LIMIT 225/60/16W

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,459 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,839 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,666 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 33,230 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 33,230 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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V331 DCF is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V331 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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V331 DCF is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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