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V420 OTW

2000 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,536 mi
Last recorded149,536 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 OTW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 149,536 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 136,135 miles

Coolant leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2011 135,996 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2010 120,268 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 120,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

o\s\f tyre low inner edge

Pass 18 May 2009 103,677 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,304 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 91,304 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 91,303 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 90,127 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 90,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 80,546 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 80,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V420 OTW is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V420 OTW, 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 V420 OTW registered?

V420 OTW is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V420 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V420 OTW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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