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V687 DVM

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,322 mi
Last recorded145,322 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV687 DVM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 145,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis legs/suspension mounting points corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 145,321 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis legs/suspension mounting points corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 144,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns/osf inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 144,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns/osf inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 142,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 142,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 141,171 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 141,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 138,308 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 138,308 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 134,824 miles

minor free play in both rear trunions

n/s/f chassis under wheel arch corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 132,137 miles

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

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2008 132,065 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 125,518 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 125,518 miles

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

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

corrosion to the nearside front inner wing

Pass 7 Jul 2006 121,312 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 121,312 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2005 115,015 miles

brake pipes starting to corroded(early signs of corrosion)

corrosion to the nearside inner wing

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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V687 DVM is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 V687 DVM, 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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V687 DVM is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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