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V550 HKW

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,474 mi
Last recorded96,474 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 HKW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,474 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,685 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,713 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,494 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 81,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,190 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,262 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,903 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 55,903 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,131 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 47,824 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 47,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 47,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in n/s & o/s rear suspension

Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,529 miles

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

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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V550 HKW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V550 HKW, 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 V550 HKW registered?

V550 HKW is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V550 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V550 HKW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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