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V642 ECK

1999 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

31,444 mi
Last recorded31,444 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV642 ECK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 31,444 miles

Front Both wheel arches corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Fail 5 Nov 2024 31,433 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Both wheel arches corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Pass 27 Sep 2023 22,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe sealed near Cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Fail 27 Sep 2023 22,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe sealed near Cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion on, front, rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Pass 14 Sep 2022 17,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 17,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 17,373 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting two places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 17,362 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside of vehicle

hole o/s/f chassis leg

Pass 13 Oct 2020 14,145 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 9,870 miles

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 9,870 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis - marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 7,125 miles

nsf chassis corroded.

osf inner wing corroded.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 7,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 6,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 6,087 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 6,087 miles

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)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 5,283 miles

corrosion both front lower inner wing to floor

Pass 1 Oct 2012 4,612 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 4,612 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 3,567 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and on limits.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 3,567 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and on limits.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 2,976 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner wing corrosion

offside and nearside chassis corrosion

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 19 May 2009 242 miles

corrosion nearside front inner wing offside front chassis area

Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,871 miles

nearside front inner arch/chassis corroded,coolant stains on engine/water pump area,all suspension components bushes perished,slight corrosion on exhaust system,slight wear on front discs

Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,798 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear hubs slight play

front discs corroded on edges

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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V642 ECK is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V642 ECK, 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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V642 ECK is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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