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JIG 2961

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,753 mi
Last recorded184,753 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2961
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 184,753 miles

front floor pans show surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2011 179,498 miles

previouse repairs to front suspension prescribed areas

Fail 15 Aug 2011 179,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

previouse repairs to front suspension prescribed areas

Pass 11 Aug 2010 172,055 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 172,055 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 167,563 miles

Oil Leak from Cam covers bank 1 and 2

Fail 5 Sep 2009 167,545 miles

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

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

Oil Leak from Cam covers bank 1 and 2

Pass 22 Sep 2008 162,840 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 162,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 159,122 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 151,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 144,799 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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JIG 2961 is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 83,275 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 Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JIG 2961, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JIG 2961 registered?

JIG 2961 is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is JIG 2961 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 2961 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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