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W208 JGV

2000 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,938 mi
Last recorded56,938 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 JGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 56,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill area getting rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2024 56,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,824 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 54,784 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,918 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 52,501 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 52,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 50,579 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 50,579 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 48,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 46,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 42,761 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 40,951 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 39,722 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 38,905 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 38,775 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 38,588 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 38,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,603 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 37,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 35,689 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 32,434 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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W208 JGV is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W208 JGV, 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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What year was W208 JGV registered?

W208 JGV is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W208 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W208 JGV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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