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V185 JTG

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,530 mi
Last recorded76,530 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV185 JTG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 76,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of car is covered in under seal

Fail 25 Sep 2020 76,530 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of car is covered in under seal

Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015
Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,860 miles

Oil leak

front brake pipes have been heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,095 miles

slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,413 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 53,413 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,436 miles

2 x stone chips in windscreen

slight movement in o/s/f inner steering arm

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s front inner wing /chassis corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,314 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 41,197 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 34,410 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,606 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,485 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 23,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V185 JTG is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V185 JTG, 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 V185 JTG registered?

V185 JTG is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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