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W499 VHB

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,765 mi
Last recorded55,765 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 VHB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs all round corroded due to vehicle being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail showing signs of corrosion behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail showing signs of corrosion behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,380 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,248 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,546 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise disces rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2011 43,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise disces rusty

Pass 18 May 2010 43,401 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,496 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,343 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,817 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,159 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)

advise failed tyr swoped to spare

Fail 31 Mar 2006 36,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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W499 VHB is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W499 VHB, 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 W499 VHB registered?

W499 VHB is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W499 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W499 VHB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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