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V390 ECY

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

106,934 mi
Last recorded106,934 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV390 ECY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 106,934 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2024 106,932 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,843 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Power steering cooler mounting bracket corroded and broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 106,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering cooler mounting bracket corroded and broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering cooler mounting bracket corroded and broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 105,580 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering cooler mounting bracket corroded and broken

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 105,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering cooler bracket corroded and broken

Fail 17 Sep 2020 105,284 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering cooler bracket corroded and broken

Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,600 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear brake discs excessively corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 103,095 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s and o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs excess corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2017 101,731 miles

Front tyres deteriorated

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Cat bracket broken

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 101,700 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres deteriorating

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside cat bracket corroded and broken

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front jacking point corroded and weak

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,736 miles

Both front and o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 98,734 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Both front and o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f wheel has slightly restricted free movement

O/s/r wheel has slightly restricted free movement

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 96,690 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front n/s and o/s brakes slightly binding

Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 96,689 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front n/s and o/s brakes slightly binding

Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,765 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

High level brake light detached from window

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in n/s and o/s front inner rack ball joints

Rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking between tread

Fail 11 Aug 2014 94,764 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake discs excessively corroded

High level brake light detached from window

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in n/s and o/s front inner rack ball joints

Rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

n/s/f wheel has slightly restricted free movement

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking between tread

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,372 miles

rear discs corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres inner wall deteriorated

n/s/f cat converter bracket corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 93,372 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres inner wall deteriorated

corrosion to o/s/f chassis

n/s/f cat converter bracket corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,566 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Osr inner tyre sidewall splitting

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 92,563 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Osr inner tyre sidewall splitting

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,901 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f fog lamp lense missing

Fail 19 Aug 2011 90,899 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f fog lamp lense missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,356 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 89,336 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,813 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 85,502 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,378 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 79,374 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 70,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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V390 ECY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 V390 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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V390 ECY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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