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V565 KGU

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,441 mi
Last recorded93,441 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 KGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,441 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 93,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 91,600 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,600 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 86,697 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 86,697 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 66,325 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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V565 KGU is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

V565 KGU is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V565 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V565 KGU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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