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V568 JGG

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV568 JGG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017

AREAS OF BORDERLINE CORROSION UNDERSIDE ,BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

O/S STEERING RACK HAS BORDERLINE PLAY ,REAR HUBS BEARINGS HAVE BORDERLINE PLAY .

Fail 22 Apr 2017 139,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

AREAS OF BORDERLINE CORROSION UNDERSIDE ,BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

O/S STEERING RACK HAS BORDERLINE PLAY ,REAR HUBS BEARINGS HAVE BORDERLINE PLAY .

Pass 29 Apr 2016 132,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear tyre on legal limit now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 132,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear tyre on legal limit now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 123,080 miles

brake pads getting low . slight play in rear in both rear hubs.

Pass 9 May 2014 118,212 miles

Both rear wheels have slight play

many areas of borderline corrosion underside of vehicle.front tyres edges worn.

Fail 26 Apr 2014 118,212 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

many areas of borderline corrosion underside of vehicle.front tyres edges worn.

Pass 3 May 2013 110,809 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 110,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s inner sills are coroded but not within the prescribed areas

Pass 11 Sep 2012 108,475 miles

chip in screen

inner sills / floor corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 103,879 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advancing underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2010 102,640 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 102,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

advise rust under car

Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,189 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,827 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r handbrake lazy

Pass 3 Apr 2006 82,209 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

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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V568 JGG 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 70.6%.

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 V568 JGG, 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 V568 JGG registered?

V568 JGG is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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