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W236 VLB

2000 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,336 mi
Last recorded117,336 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 VLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 117,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,124 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Car has been driven into but not too bad

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,231 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2015 96,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 94,688 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,164 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,257 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,072 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 77,273 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,417 miles

Left front indicator lamp pushed back

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,362 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 55,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,797 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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W236 VLB is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W236 VLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W236 VLB registered?

W236 VLB is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W236 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W236 VLB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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