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W117 DPU

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,601 mi
Last recorded89,601 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 DPU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 89,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel lines slightly corroded

rear brakes binding on slightly

underside of vehicle corroded floor pans etc

Pass 29 Jan 2013 89,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

complete exhaust system slightly corroded and blowing slightly at nearside catalst

engine sump slightly corroded

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis legs slightly corroded

nearside front and offside front a b s rings slightly corroded

nearside front and offside front chassis legs slightly corroded

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear scetions of front to rear fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 89,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine sump corroded

nearside and offside front abs rings corroded

nearside and offside front and rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

rear sections of front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,691 miles

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)

all brake discs slightly pitted

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

general corrision on onderside of vehicle and suspension parts and power steering pipes and engine sump

Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine sump corroded

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs showing signs of pitting

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside and offside rear handbrake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre showing 3mm and offside rear tyre showing 2to3mm

signs of general corrosion on chassis legs and floor areas

engine loosing power at about 3000rpm

Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,041 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 70,938 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 62,906 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 62,906 miles

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

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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W117 DPU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W117 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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W117 DPU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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