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W278 VTT

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,274 mi
Last recorded103,274 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 VTT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 103,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 101,773 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 100,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,211 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Aug 2020 96,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,698 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,410 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,660 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 74,658 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,098 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 69,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,170 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,379 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,526 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,780 miles

front brake discs wearing a little thin.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,974 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 58,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,684 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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W278 VTT is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W278 VTT, 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 W278 VTT registered?

W278 VTT is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W278 VTT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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