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V701 VUB

1999 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,496 mi
Last recorded72,496 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 VUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 72,496 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,572 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 69,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 68,111 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 68,110 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,936 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 May 2017 66,933 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 63,624 miles

Nearside Front Trye cracking on outer wall

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

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

Rear Both tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 21 May 2016 63,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Trye cracking on outer wall

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

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

Rear Both tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,906 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,422 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 60,419 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 56,875 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres shoulders running off

slight play both rear drive shafts to diff

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,875 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres shoulders running off

slight play both rear drive shafts to diff

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play both rear drive shafts into axle

under vehicle corrosion throughout

Fail 19 Mar 2010 52,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play both rear drive shafts into axle

under vehicle corrosion throughout

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play on both rear drive shafts into diff

under vehicle corrosion started

Pass 24 Dec 2007 41,937 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,776 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,113 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 VUB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V701 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 V701 VUB registered?

V701 VUB is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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