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V685 VUB

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,830 mi
Last recorded57,830 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 VUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,830 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,616 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,230 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,219 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 44,801 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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V685 VUB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V685 VUB, 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 V685 VUB registered?

V685 VUB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 November 1999.

Is V685 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V685 VUB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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