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V432 LUA

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,023 mi
Last recorded135,023 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV432 LUA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 135,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 132,268 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 125,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 125,781 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive blow front and centre (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 123,908 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed catalyst exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

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

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 122,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

complete exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 122,624 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

complete exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,597 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 117,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 83,872 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 83,352 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 83,352 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,720 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 82,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 81,836 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 81,112 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 80,493 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,646 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,043 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,299 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 70,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 65,952 miles

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

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

Offside 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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V432 LUA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V432 LUA, 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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V432 LUA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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