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V701 KNO

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,591 mi
Last recorded87,591 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 KNO
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 87,591 miles

General corrosion all around underneath near suspension area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 87,591 miles

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

General corrosion all around underneath near suspension area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 87,474 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 87,027 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,634 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,456 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,351 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 85,071 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,913 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension ball joints slight lift

Fail 24 Oct 2016 83,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension ball joints slight lift

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,543 miles

n/s/f inner sill/wheel arch area corroded(holed) outside prescribed area

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,684 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,054 miles

All brake discs have slight surface rust

Both front tyres wearing on inned edge and getting low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,024 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 72,027 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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V701 KNO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V701 KNO, 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 V701 KNO registered?

V701 KNO is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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