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V398 OTW

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,893 mi
Last recorded75,893 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 OTW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,893 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,377 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,719 miles

all shocker bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front inner arches have corrosion but not considered excessive

rear propshaft joints have slight play

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front inner arches have corrosion but not considered excessive

rear propshaft joints have slight play

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2012 68,220 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r & o/s/r floor to sills corroded (not excessive)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 68,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r & o/s/r floor to sills corroded (not excessive)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,892 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,543 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,848 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,590 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,077 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,433 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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V398 OTW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V398 OTW, 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 V398 OTW registered?

V398 OTW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V398 OTW safe to buy?

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