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V704 DVM

1999 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,596 mi
Last recorded99,596 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 DVM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,596 miles

hole in o/s/f chassis

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,044 miles

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants and black paint coating

Fail 10 Dec 2015 89,010 miles

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

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

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface rust under the vehicle and on some componants and black paint coating

Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,998 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

rear both sides coil springs corroded

rear both sides exhaust joints corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 88,984 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

rear both sides coil springs corroded

rear both sides exhaust joints corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,286 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,696 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 81,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,865 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,406 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 75,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 73,215 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 73,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 70,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 59,509 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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V704 DVM is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V704 DVM, 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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V704 DVM is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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