MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
brake pipes front to rear corroded both sides
surface corrosion on the body of car
surface corrosion underneath car
BOTH FRONT TYRES POOR CONDITION
Under body corroded
corrosion underbody /inner sills
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear diff has slight oil leak
under vehicle slightly rusty
Vehicle has slight corrosion
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Vehicle has slight corrosion
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W279 FUG is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 W279 FUG, 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 W279 FUG registered?
W279 FUG is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 April 2000.
Is W279 FUG safe to buy?
The MOT history for W279 FUG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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