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W296 XJA

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,716 mi
Last recorded96,716 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 XJA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 96,716 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,937 miles

underbody surface corrosion but solid at time of test.

Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,926 miles

General corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 93,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,816 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 91,448 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chalked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,143 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,783 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 90,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,291 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 90,291 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,309 miles

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

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

underbody corrodid

Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,533 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,343 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,294 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 85,048 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,048 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 83,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 80,601 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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W296 XJA is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 83,275 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W296 XJA, 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 W296 XJA registered?

W296 XJA is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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