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V589 DBR

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,037 mi
Last recorded108,037 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 DBR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 108,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 107,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive everywhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 106,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 104,735 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,897 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 101,829 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 101,829 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 98,110 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,454 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 93,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 91,583 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,246 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion of front to rear steel brake pipes (rear section)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,527 miles

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 27 May 2011 87,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,571 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 84,561 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 78,956 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 75,978 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 75,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 71,907 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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V589 DBR is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 91,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V589 DBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V589 DBR is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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