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V879 LCS

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,274 mi
Last recorded134,274 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 LCS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 134,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

body corroded

chassis corroded

floor corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 131,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 131,185 miles

heavily under sealed

Fail 23 Mar 2022 131,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Apr 2021 131,183 miles

corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2021 131,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in 3 location s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /floor in 3 locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2019 130,677 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 130,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis around subframe mounting at front and behind subframe under drivers seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe to chassis when viewed from within wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around subframe mounting when viewed from wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Aug 2017 130,204 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 130,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside inner sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed are

Offside inner sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Aug 2016 128,484 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 128,466 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)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 128,427 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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 124,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 117,376 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 110,398 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,725 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 102,725 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 92,744 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 86,162 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 86,162 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 78,500 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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V879 LCS is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V879 LCS, 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 V879 LCS registered?

V879 LCS is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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