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W381 XBH

2000 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

70,307 mi
Last recorded70,307 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 XBH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2026 70,307 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has surface rust

Pass 26 Jan 2025 67,048 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some parts of underbody covered heavily with undersea;

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2024 64,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 64,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2023 62,787 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,696 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 61,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,862 miles

Car undersealed underneath restricting to test some items

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 60,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Car undersealed underneath restricting to test some items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 58,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak front off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 58,392 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sil wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak front off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 55,712 miles

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 12 Nov 2018 55,701 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,658 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 55,658 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,015 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,823 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,752 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 46,170 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 43,541 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,895 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 36,895 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,501 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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W381 XBH is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W381 XBH, 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 W381 XBH registered?

W381 XBH is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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