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V565 KGH

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,524 mi
Last recorded132,524 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 KGH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 132,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 124,156 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 124,156 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 118,048 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 118,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 115,172 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 115,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 111,425 miles

Rust by O/S/F spring seat

Fail 3 Apr 2012 111,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rust by O/S/F spring seat

Pass 14 Apr 2011 107,933 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 107,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 101,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,434 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 94,169 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 94,169 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 88,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 85,011 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2006 85,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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V565 KGH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V565 KGH, 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 V565 KGH registered?

V565 KGH is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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