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V371 FVO

1999 Jaguar Xj

Beige Lpg 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,062 mi
Last recorded140,062 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 FVO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 140,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 127,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front nearing limit

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 127,202 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch/chassis member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front nearing limit

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

Pass 9 May 2016 115,023 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 14 May 2015 107,373 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight split

Pass 3 Jul 2014 104,320 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 103,046 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 14 Aug 2013 102,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,208 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,867 miles

Nearside front tyre perrishing on side walls

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,691 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 84,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,000 miles

nearside and offside rear driveshaft outer universal joints have play/movement not considered excessive.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,517 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 61,370 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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V371 FVO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V371 FVO, 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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V371 FVO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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