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V696 PDA

1999 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,236 mi
Last recorded74,236 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 PDA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2021 74,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 66,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,129 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Wheel arches rusty

Fuel line(s) & Brake line(s) corroded / rusty / pitted

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 50,129 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - WHEEL ARCHES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Wheel arches rusty

Fuel line(s) & Brake line(s) corroded / rusty / pitted

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,560 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,784 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,748 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner wing/ chassis leg

vehicle underside starting to rust in places

Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,619 miles

front brake discs poor condition

high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Jun 2012 44,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,522 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,544 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,980 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,184 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,278 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,164 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 PDA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V696 PDA, 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 PDA is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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