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V388 DPS

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,971 mi
Last recorded97,971 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 DPS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 97,971 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 97,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,262 miles

Both front suspension lower balljoints boots are de teriorating but do not allow and dirt ingress.

Both front tyres wearing more on inside edges.

Nearside Front Shock absorber lower bush is deteriorating.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,739 miles

Parking brake lever action is becoming quite stiff.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill area near belt mount at doorpost, marked. (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg in front wheelarch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on the 1.6mm mark. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever action is becoming quite stiff.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,962 miles

Both front suspension balljoint boots are slightly insecure.

Both front tyres have slight perishing.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 80,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0893 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 4.42 (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both N/S/R and O/S/R sill ends (2.4.A.3)

All tyres have perishing to side walls

Both front tyres wearing more so on outer edges

N/S/F sill / floor has corrosion . advise to get repaired

O/S/F chassis leg has slight corrosion

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S/F and O/S/F bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet earth strap

front tyres 225/60/16 slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2014 76,564 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet earth strap

front tyres 225/60/16 slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 73,801 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2006 65,420 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V388 DPS is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V388 DPS, 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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V388 DPS is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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