1999 Jaguar XJ 3.2L Petrol · V470 DBY
1999 Jaguar XJ (3.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 85,981 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR XJ
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V470 DBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 85,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V470 DBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Jaguar Xj (V470 DBY) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
V470 DBY Mileage History
- 28/10/202282,279 mi
- 06/12/202383,324 mi+1,045 mi
- 06/12/202383,324 mi
- 06/12/202483,737 mi+413 mi
- 08/12/202585,981 mi+2,244 mi
Average of roughly 1,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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