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J3 VFS

1999 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,532 mi
Last recorded130,532 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xjr91,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VFS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 130,532 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside and offside mirror loose

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fuel line corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 130,532 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside mirror loose

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

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

Offside and nearside rear brikes slight bind

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fuel line corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 127,313 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 127,313 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 115,605 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 104,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 104,142 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 91,805 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 80,298 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 80,298 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

high level brake light bulbs inoperative

Pass 28 Jul 2007 66,986 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 63,877 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 61,827 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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J3 VFS is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 J3 VFS, 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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J3 VFS is a 1999 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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