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V478 DBY

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,001 mi
Last recorded94,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 DBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 94,001 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 92,892 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,745 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,899 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 84,874 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 84,874 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,235 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 81,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 79,412 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 77,270 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 77,270 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2012 74,812 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2012 74,811 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 70,875 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 66,513 miles

Advise rear number plate is starting to delaminate. advise to replace a.s.a.p.

Advise there is some corossion on n/side front chassis leg. above x/member. advise to get it checked and repaired as ness

Fail 20 May 2010 66,513 miles

Advise rear number plate is starting to delaminate. advise to replace a.s.a.p.

Advise there is some corossion on n/side front chassis leg. above x/member. advise to get it checked and repaired as ness

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2009 63,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre close to limit

play in both rear wheels

slight play in o/s/f top arm bushes

slight play in o/s/f track rod end and steering arm

Pass 18 May 2009 63,233 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

play in both rear wheels

slight play in o/s/f top arm bushes

slight play in o/s/f track rod end and steering arm

Pass 10 May 2008 59,453 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 59,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 11 May 2007 56,610 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 52,993 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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V478 DBY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V478 DBY, 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 V478 DBY registered?

V478 DBY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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