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V79 TAW

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,261 mi
Last recorded60,261 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 TAW
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,267 miles

front brake hoses slightly deteriated

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension offside been worse

Pass 24 Aug 2012 150,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in rear suspension offside worse than nearside

Fail 20 Aug 2012 150,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in rear suspension offside worse than nearside

Pass 16 Aug 2011 141,599 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 85,999 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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V79 TAW is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 91,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V79 TAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V79 TAW registered?

V79 TAW is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V79 TAW safe to buy?

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