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A5 DTC

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,101 mi
Last recorded86,101 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DTC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 86,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 85,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 85,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,799 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 83,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 82,036 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,316 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,263 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,670 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,227 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,644 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,219 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 73,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 71,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,730 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2010 66,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2009 63,666 miles

off side front tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 20 May 2009 63,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 12 May 2007 59,574 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 51,364 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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A5 DTC is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A5 DTC, 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 A5 DTC registered?

A5 DTC is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A5 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 DTC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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