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V331 LCA

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,318 mi
Last recorded162,318 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 LCA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 162,318 miles

surface corrosion throughout the vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2012 156,089 miles

surface corrosion naer side frontchassisleg

Pass 22 Mar 2011 147,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 146,874 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 141,320 miles

all four tyresworn close to limit

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 1 Feb 2010 141,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

all four tyresworn close to limit

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Jan 2009 131,090 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 131,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 119,748 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 117,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 LCA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V331 LCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V331 LCA registered?

V331 LCA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V331 LCA safe to buy?

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