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W38 SNV

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,551 mi
Last recorded92,551 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 SNV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 92,551 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 77,275 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 72,145 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 71,936 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,745 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,409 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,063 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 61,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis above nearside suspension fixing under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis above suspension fixing under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,408 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,070 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 47,536 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,094 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,769 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

tread wearing low on inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 31,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,026 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,949 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,002 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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W38 SNV is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W38 SNV, 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 W38 SNV registered?

W38 SNV is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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