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V637 DGF

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,113 mi
Last recorded142,113 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV637 DGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 142,113 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 141,519 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 141,515 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 139,214 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 136,405 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 136,400 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 136,367 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

various stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blade smearing

Fail 17 Jun 2017 135,646 miles

Emissions not tested not rev up (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working and lens holed (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blade smearing

Fail 12 Aug 2011 134,108 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 134,108 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 132,837 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 15 Jun 2007 128,943 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 126,215 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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V637 DGF is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V637 DGF, 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 V637 DGF registered?

V637 DGF is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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