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W491 UVV

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,535 mi
Last recorded57,535 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 UVV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 57,535 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 56,004 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 56,004 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 54,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 52,759 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,424 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,255 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 23 May 2014 51,243 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 51,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 49,743 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,733 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 47,083 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 38,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,439 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,628 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 36,161 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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W491 UVV is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W491 UVV, 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 W491 UVV registered?

W491 UVV is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W491 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 UVV shows 18 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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