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V704 DNJ

1999 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,286 mi
Last recorded147,286 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 DNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 147,286 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 147,044 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 145,818 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 145,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 145,737 miles

Both rear drive shaft ujs have slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 145,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear drive shaft ujs have slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 145,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 144,712 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 144,458 miles

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

n/s/front chassis corroded

underbody freshly under sealed

Pass 1 Aug 2017 143,692 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body has corrosion everywear including sus/brakes/subframes ect

Fail 25 Jul 2017 143,684 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding sized (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheelbearing and sus not checked due to brake sized

under body has corrosion everywear including sus/brakes/subframes ect

Pass 19 Nov 2009 138,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front chassis leg by shockabsorber has slight corrosion

slight corrosion on chassis by front footwell

slight surface corrosion on rear chassis leg

Pass 13 Nov 2008 129,009 miles

High level stop lamp is insecure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 119,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 110,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 95,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2005 95,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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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V704 DNJ is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V704 DNJ, 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 V704 DNJ registered?

V704 DNJ is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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