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V579 JGX

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,310 mi
Last recorded104,310 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 JGX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 104,310 miles

1) tyres 225 60 16 2) o/s rear tyre close to limits 3) wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2011 96,095 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,095 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 88,917 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,892 miles

The n/s/f tyre, o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre are all worn quite badly in various places.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 85,892 miles

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

The n/s/f tyre, o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre are all worn quite badly in various places.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,498 miles

Near side front lower swivel, boot split.

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

There is an oil leak in differential area.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 76,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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V579 JGX is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V579 JGX, 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 V579 JGX registered?

V579 JGX is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V579 JGX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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