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V8 JXR

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,321 mi
Last recorded91,321 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 JXR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 91,321 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 90,896 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 90,094 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 89,545 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 88,899 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 88,874 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres deteriorated

Suspension/Chassis/sub frames rusted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,647 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 88,392 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside front wheel arch

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 87,359 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 87,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 85,102 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan an inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan an inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs at rear of front axal (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 85,463 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 85,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,205 miles

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

both front chassis leggs slighty corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,581 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre badly cracked in inner sidewall and on 3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,049 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front and rear brake disc"s badly corroded and worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 79,509 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front and rear brake disc"s badly corroded and worn

Pass 5 Nov 2008 78,672 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 77,727 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 70,746 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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V8 JXR is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V8 JXR, 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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V8 JXR is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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