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V518 VBD

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,812 mi
Last recorded84,812 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 VBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,812 miles

rear A frame corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,899 miles

nearside front inner wing/chassis corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,356 miles

Oil leak

adv. both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 2 Dec 2013 77,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

adv. both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 8 Sep 2012 70,608 miles

slight corrosion to underbody of vehicle

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear bearings

Fail 17 Aug 2012 70,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,092 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,089 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,818 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,344 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,894 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 57,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,709 miles

n/s/f chassis corroding

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,030 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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V518 VBD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V518 VBD, 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 V518 VBD registered?

V518 VBD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V518 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V518 VBD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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