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V258 EVU

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,420 mi
Last recorded125,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 EVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 125,420 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NS inner chassis corroded

NSF + NSR Tyres worn on the outside edges (225/55/16)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Springs corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 120,645 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

NS inner chassis corroded

NSF + NSR Tyres worn on the outside edges (225/55/16)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Springs corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 114,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,230 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,777 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 96,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,689 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 94,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 94,002 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 94,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 93,774 miles
Fail 30 May 2007

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 86,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2006 86,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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V258 EVU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V258 EVU, 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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V258 EVU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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