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V396 FTR

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,425 mi
Last recorded82,425 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 FTR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 82,425 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 82,353 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,480 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 81,328 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,651 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 76,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,137 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 73,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured inner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured inner centre gear box subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,352 miles

Nearside Front excessively corroded out of prescribed areas inner sill

Offside Front excessively corroded out of prescribed areas inner sill

Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front excessively corroded out of prescribed areas inner sill

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

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

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

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

Offside Front excessively corroded out of prescribed areas inner sill

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2015 66,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,856 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 58,190 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on inner edges of tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre getting low on outer edge of tread

Fail 4 Oct 2013 58,186 miles

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)

Both front tyres are worn low on inner edges of tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre getting low on outer edge of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 47,621 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 43,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front tyres near cords

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,219 miles

front tyres near cords

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,732 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,443 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,923 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 26,287 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 26,287 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 26,287 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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V396 FTR is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V396 FTR, 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 V396 FTR registered?

V396 FTR is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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