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W157 SVG

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,383 mi
Last recorded105,383 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 SVG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,383 miles

Centre Front sump leaking oil

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 105,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Front sump leaking oil

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 105,325 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle/beam bushes weak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 99,856 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 99,857 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 95,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f coil spring fractured at lower end ,but still fully located.

Pass 24 May 2011 90,600 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner edge of o/s/f tyre tread getting low .

Pass 8 Jun 2010 85,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 74,827 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,695 miles

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

o/s/f tyre, sidewall started to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,215 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 67,205 miles

Centre Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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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W157 SVG is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W157 SVG, 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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W157 SVG is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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