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V526 KGK

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,837 mi
Last recorded122,837 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV526 KGK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 122,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 121,209 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 120,879 miles

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

nearside and centre rear view mirrors slightly deteriorated

offside front inner sill has a hole caused by corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Fail 4 Feb 2021 120,825 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

nearside and centre rear view mirrors slightly deteriorated

offside front inner sill has a hole caused by corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Pass 19 Feb 2020 120,229 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading lower and not locking up

slight corrosion to n/s/f chassis leg

Fail 10 Feb 2020 120,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading lower and not locking up

slight corrosion to n/s/f chassis leg

Pass 13 Feb 2019 119,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front bottom ball joint gaitor deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2019 119,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on wheel on full lock . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front bottom ball joint gaitor deteriorated

front brake calipers not matching

Pass 1 Feb 2018 11,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 113,086 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 110,403 miles

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILLS BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 109,755 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,632 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 105,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 104,867 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 104,867 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 103,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 96,825 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 96,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 91,385 miles

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

near side hand brake slightly low on performance

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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V526 KGK is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V526 KGK, 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 V526 KGK registered?

V526 KGK is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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