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V696 KGX

1999 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,673 mi
Last recorded94,673 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 KGX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 94,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,696 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 93,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,038 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,597 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,637 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,695 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,069 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 85,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,862 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 79,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 74,400 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,398 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 69,146 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 64,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,785 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 56,219 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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V696 KGX is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V696 KGX, 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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V696 KGX is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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