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V118 PHJ

2000 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,272 mi
Last recorded43,272 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 PHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 43,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 40,573 miles

All 4 tyres are old 14 year old and deteriorated/cracks

EML light ON

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front and Rear tyres has a deep cut at outer sidewall

Fail 29 Sep 2017 40,573 miles

Front registration plate insecure and damage registration plate (6.3.1b)

All 4 tyres are old 14 year old and deteriorated/cracks

EML light ON

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and Rear tyres has a deep cut at outer sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,580 miles

Both front lower wish bones have slight play at inner bushes

Both front upper arms have slight play in inner bushes

Both rear drive shaft U.J's slight play

Both rear subframe bushes slight play

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front wiper starting to smear

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside rear tyre has sidewall cut

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,572 miles

Offside rear tyre deep cut outer side

Fail 1 Apr 2015 34,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light ON

Offside rear tyre deep cut outer side

Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,459 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 34,459 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,654 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 33,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,137 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 32,137 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 30,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,587 miles

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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V118 PHJ is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V118 PHJ, 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 V118 PHJ registered?

V118 PHJ is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V118 PHJ safe to buy?

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