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V631 DBD

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,938 mi
Last recorded104,938 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV631 DBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s/f And N/s /r Tyres Perrished

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s/f And N/s /r Tyres Perrished

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,688 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,080 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,397 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 92,867 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 92,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 91,466 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 86,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,764 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres have an r rating rear tyres have a zr rating

nearside rear wheel hub has slight play

offside rear wheel hub has slight play

rear brake pipe ferrules both nearside & offside slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 75,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 62,572 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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V631 DBD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V631 DBD, 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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V631 DBD is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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