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V531 WBW

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,625 mi
Last recorded99,625 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 WBW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 99,625 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 97,575 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,484 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 95,571 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,431 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,110 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,484 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,257 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,826 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,967 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,810 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)

slight play nsr wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,594 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,564 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,798 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 53,795 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,042 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2005 27,998 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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V531 WBW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 V531 WBW, 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 V531 WBW registered?

V531 WBW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V531 WBW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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