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V649 GOO

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,229 mi
Last recorded129,229 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV649 GOO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 129,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 126,308 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,623 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,181 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 112,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,860 miles

Front inner sill panels corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 104,876 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,370 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 97,535 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,221 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,513 miles

Small cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,877 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,308 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front inner steering rack joint slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2010 80,822 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear wheel bearings slight play

o/s/f inner steering rack jiont slight play.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 74,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,236 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)

gear box fluid leak

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,526 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 59,526 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,882 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 48,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 48,402 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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V649 GOO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V649 GOO, 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 V649 GOO registered?

V649 GOO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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