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W229 RPE

2000 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,319 mi
Last recorded168,319 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 RPE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 168,319 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 166,561 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 165,095 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 163,610 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 161,887 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 155,518 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 155,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 147,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight movement on track rod inner ball joint.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 137,956 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 134,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 134,679 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 133,062 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 133,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 129,460 miles

Both sides front chassis, opposite suspension legs, starting to corrode.Still strong on test but attention advised.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 126,022 miles

wiper split

Fail 4 Mar 2011 126,017 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2010 122,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 119,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 114,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 110,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 103,755 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 103,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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W229 RPE is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 W229 RPE, 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 W229 RPE registered?

W229 RPE is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W229 RPE safe to buy?

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