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V348 DCF

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,954 mi
Last recorded87,954 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 DCF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 87,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 87,821 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 87,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 87,790 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,763 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,107 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre brake light coming adrift

interior mirrow faulty

o/s/f flooring rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2018 86,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre brake light coming adrift

interior mirrow faulty

o/s/f flooring rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,728 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,924 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,086 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 83,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,650 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,734 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2010 77,734 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

front no plate cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,960 miles

front no plate cracked

n/side front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,284 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,784 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 69,684 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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V348 DCF is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V348 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 V348 DCF registered?

V348 DCF is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V348 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V348 DCF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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