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B16 XAC

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

129,850 mi
Last recorded129,850 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 XAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2024 129,850 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 129,728 miles

heavily welded with slight rust

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2021 128,688 miles

Nearside Front indcator cracked

brake pipes have some rust

exahust blows

fule pipes rusty

slight play in stearing rack

slitght play in rear suspenion

underbody heavly welded

Fail 9 Apr 2021 128,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low lamp unit insecure (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (at subframe mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brake discs pitted

Floor to sill has advanced corrosion n/s and o/s

Hand brake cables, very corroded

Minor blow on exhaust

Nearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Front n/s/f Dip lamp unit insecure

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre on limit and perished

Offside Front Play in steering

Offside Front inner wing has advanced corrosion

Offside Front tyre badly cracked on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer edge

Rear suspension bushes have some vertical movement on n/s and o/s

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust manifold blowing

fuel pipes rusted

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

under side has various corrosion in places

various welding has been carried out on underside

Fail 28 Sep 2017 128,648 miles

Direction indicators not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sill closing panels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside floor to sill rusty

Offside floor to sill rusty

all suspension components rusty

miner exhaust blow

slight judder from front brakes

Fail 3 Jul 2017 128,645 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour lens craked (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor holed under brake box (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Nearside Rear tyre near limit

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

corrosion through out underbody

fuel pipes corroded

miner exhaust blow

rear suspension has some rust

Pass 14 Mar 2016 128,169 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 126,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 126,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 122,512 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 121,900 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 92,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 92,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 92,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 59,330 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 59,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear axel seal leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 56,480 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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B16 XAC is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B16 XAC, 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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B16 XAC is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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