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VIG 9799

2012 Jaguar Xj

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,458 mi
Last recorded151,458 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jaguar Xj65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 9799
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 151,458 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 151,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 141,570 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 132,916 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 127,236 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 127,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 125,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 117,797 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2021 117,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 111,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 111,317 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 90,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,810 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,023 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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VIG 9799 is a 2012 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 VIG 9799, 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 14 years old, this Jaguar Xj is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VIG 9799 registered?

VIG 9799 is a 2012 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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