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V437 GJN

1999 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,516 mi
Last recorded57,516 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV437 GJN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 57,516 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 55,627 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 55,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and around rear of car metal brake pipes forming corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear and at the rear forming corrosion ()

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg / jacking point corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play / lift on shaker plates and when bared up when jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front end of inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main axle bush perishing with slight lift / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg / jacking point corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play / lift on shaker plates and when bared up when jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front end of inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main axle bush perishing with slight lift / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion forming rear end of the car and underseal lifting away on o/s & n/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,929 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,704 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 54,469 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 52,489 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 47,534 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 25,833 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,078 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 21,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,812 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,242 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,892 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,741 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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V437 GJN is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V437 GJN, 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 V437 GJN registered?

V437 GJN is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V437 GJN safe to buy?

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