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W149 LFE

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,406 mi
Last recorded63,406 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 LFE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,406 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on and around all four jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on most parts of rear subframe and assemblies (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion metal plates behind both front shock absorbers and on inner wing corroding bad advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres perishing on walls but not to cord yet!

foot brake effort only just passed test

fuel pipe to tank corroding bad advise attention at earliest convienience

welding covered in underseal and sealant

Fail 14 Jun 2017 63,406 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front inner sills corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s front bulkhead to floor corroded through (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on and around all four jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on most parts of rear subframe and assemblies (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion metal plates behind both front shock absorbers and on inner wing corroding bad advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres perishing on walls but not to cord yet!

foot brake effort only just passed test

fuel pipe to tank corroding bad advise attention at earliest convienience

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,603 miles

corrosion on various parts of underbody

Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,581 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front inner sills corroded though (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s inner wheelarch to floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort rear axle footbrake (3.7.B.5a)

o/s rear tyre perishing on walls

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,319 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,835 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on n/s and o/s front inner sills

o/s rear tyre perishing on walls

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s and o/s front inner sills corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,079 miles

bottom bellhousing bolt missing

corrosion on various under body components

Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,079 miles

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

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

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

bottom bellhousing bolt missing

corrosion on various under body components

Pass 5 May 2010 53,525 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,264 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 51,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 48,329 miles

front brake pipes slightlly corroded

front chassiis legs in wheel arches slightly corroded

noiise from front suspension no play or wear in components at test

nsf lower ball joint slight pplay/wear

nsf tyre worn low on tread near legal limit

osf shock absorber lower bush slight play/wear

Fail 16 May 2007 48,328 miles

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

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front chassis legs in wheel arches slightly corroded

noise from front suspension no play or wear in components at test

nsf lower ball joint slight play/wear

osf shock absorber lower bush slight play/wear

Pass 11 May 2006 43,104 miles

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

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

nsf tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 May 2005 38,613 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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W149 LFE is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W149 LFE, 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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W149 LFE is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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