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W238 VFM

2000 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,142 mi
Last recorded83,142 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 VFM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,142 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2020 83,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 75,890 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 75,441 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under car rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,509 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,225 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,202 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,911 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 57,705 miles

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

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)

o/s front track arm play in inner joint

o/s/r lense damaged slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,766 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,021 miles

both rear tyres on limit

offside front disc corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,889 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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W238 VFM is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W238 VFM, 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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W238 VFM is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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