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C18 BCS

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,914 mi
Last recorded33,914 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 BCS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 33,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 24,613 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 24,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 17,229 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 16,288 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 15,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 14,120 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 12,880 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 11,105 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 10,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 8,959 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 8,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 5,860 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 5,858 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 3,165 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2012 3,151 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 92,146 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

slight play on offside steering rack arm

Pass 19 May 2010 89,071 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2010 89,069 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,371 miles

h/lamps poor condition [faded]

n/s front outer rim damage close to limit

Fail 30 Oct 2008 85,371 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front /rear discs poor condition

h/lamps poor condition [faded]

n/s front outer rim damage close to limit

underside starting to corrode treat asap inc front /rear sus

Pass 13 Nov 2007 84,146 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 82,330 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 82,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C18 BCS is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C18 BCS, 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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C18 BCS is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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