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V387 ECY

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Lpg 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,050 mi
Last recorded140,050 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV387 ECY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2013 140,050 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion n/s/f sill/wheel arch

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2011 134,434 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front chassis rails starting to corrode

both front tyres are wearing more on inner edge

gearbox fault-rough selecting gear

Fail 5 Oct 2011 134,434 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front chassis rails starting to corrode

both front tyres are wearing more on inner edge

gearbox fault-rough selecting gear

Pass 21 Oct 2010 133,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

auto gearbox has problems

Pass 2 Oct 2009 127,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 road tyres are worn very close to 1.6mm limit

front outer brake pads worn close to 1.5mm limit

Pass 3 Oct 2008 121,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 111,483 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper is smeary

Fail 25 Sep 2007 111,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper is smeary

Pass 18 Oct 2006 100,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and near side rear tyres have slight cutts in outer side walls

brake pads wearing low allround will need replaceing next service

Pass 1 Dec 2005 92,848 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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V387 ECY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc lpg 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 V387 ECY, 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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V387 ECY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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