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W116 DPU

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,778 mi
Last recorded103,778 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 DPU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 103,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 103,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 100,008 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 100,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 96,928 miles

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

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 96,928 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine oil level low

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 86,523 miles

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

front and rear pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 78,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front and offside rear tyres have splits in sidewalls

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,300 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 75,300 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,107 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 65,070 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,804 miles

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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W116 DPU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc 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 W116 DPU, 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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W116 DPU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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