MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
n/s/f indicator lens cracked
n/s/r light cluster cracked
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W497 AAV is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 W497 AAV, 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 W497 AAV registered?
W497 AAV is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 May 2000.
Is W497 AAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for W497 AAV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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