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V477 DYJ

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,058 mi
Last recorded123,058 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 DYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 123,058 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 123,058 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 117,699 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 114,466 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 111,440 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,746 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 107,761 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 104,389 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 101,604 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 101,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,424 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 95,424 miles

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 94,986 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 94,986 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 94,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

offside rear floor corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 94,146 miles

Offside floor corroded

Slight movement on rear hubs

Slight play front hub/steering area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,637 miles

offside rear floor corroding.

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edges.

slight movement in offside and nearside rear suspension bushes.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 92,893 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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V477 DYJ is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V477 DYJ, 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 V477 DYJ registered?

V477 DYJ is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V477 DYJ safe to buy?

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