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W159 CVP

2000 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 CVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2016 95,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/ sill (5.2.6)

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

Discs pitted

Fuel pipes corroding badly at filter

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in offside rear driveshaft/hub

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

Rear subframe bushes worn

Suspension components corroded

Tyres perished

Underside surface corrosion

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 93,604 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 93,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

rear no. plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,147 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn at edges.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 86,141 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres slightly worn at edges.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 77,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 77,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,690 miles

advise slight play in steering rack at offside.

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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W159 CVP is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W159 CVP, 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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W159 CVP is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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