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W498 PSC

2000 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,333 mi
Last recorded92,333 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 PSC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 92,333 miles

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

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

fuel b/pipes+underside showing signs of corrosion nail in os/rear tyre osf wing has a taped repair unable to asess corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2013 92,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

fuel b/pipes showing signs of corrosion underside showing signs of corrosion recomend rust proofing

o/sf wing has a taped repair unable to asess corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

main b/pipes showing signs of corrosion fuel lines showing signs of corrosion o/sf hub slight play on bearing sligh corrosion n/sr door

Fail 20 Feb 2012 88,659 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

main b/pipes showing signs of corrosion fuel lines showing signs of corrosion o/sf hub slight play on bearing sligh corrosion n/sr door

Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,276 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,599 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,338 miles

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,411 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,365 miles

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

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

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

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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W498 PSC is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W498 PSC, 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 W498 PSC registered?

W498 PSC is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W498 PSC safe to buy?

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