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W179 CVP

2000 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,001 mi
Last recorded116,001 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 CVP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 116,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 114,718 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,635 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 113,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 112,103 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 112,101 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,859 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 110,817 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 110,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,400 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 107,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,201 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 105,201 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 104,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not dangerous but may harbor water (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,056 miles

Rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,256 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 98,999 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 98,999 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under Inner Wing To Floor (2.4.A.3)

Obligatory mirror missing Interior (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 95,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CO emissions very eratic;only just passed

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

Nearside Inner 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)

engine oil close to minimum

Pass 16 Feb 2011 89,772 miles

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

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

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

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)

slight play in steering rack,offside

Pass 2 Mar 2010 83,368 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,150 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 60,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2006 55,061 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 55,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W179 CVP is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 W179 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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W179 CVP is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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