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V649 KOG

1999 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,001 mi
Last recorded126,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV649 KOG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 126,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 125,820 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 125,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 123,017 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,081 miles

slight play in rear suspention both sides

Fail 14 Apr 2014 113,078 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in rear suspention both sides

Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,284 miles

slight play in rear suspention both sides

Fail 9 Apr 2013 110,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in rear suspention both sides

Pass 4 Apr 2012 108,099 miles

slight play in rear suspention

Fail 2 Apr 2012 108,097 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in rear suspention

Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear axel support bush perishing

slight movement in rear suspention both sides

slight play in offside front steering

Fail 15 Feb 2010 103,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 103,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 101,912 miles

corrosion setting in on nearside front inner wing/chassis

Fail 18 Feb 2009 101,909 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

corrosion setting in on nearside front inner wing/chassis

Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2007 93,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 86,541 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 KOG is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V649 KOG, 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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V649 KOG is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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