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V540 MOF

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,571 mi
Last recorded143,571 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 MOF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 143,571 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 136,181 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 134,727 miles

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

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

both front chassie legs slighty corrored

Fail 24 Apr 2012 134,717 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2011 130,866 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2010 126,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 121,050 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 115,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 110,288 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 102,060 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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V540 MOF is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V540 MOF, 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 V540 MOF registered?

V540 MOF is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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