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W697 DUB

2000 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,809 mi
Last recorded15,809 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 DUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 15,809 miles

Advise condition of rear number plate

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted .

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise condition of rear number plate

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted .

Advise uneven wear on nearside rear plus offside front tyre.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 153,419 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 147,438 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in nearside rear suspension / outter drive shaft joint ,advise replace

Pass 15 Aug 2011 147,438 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in nearside rear suspension / outter drive shaft joint ,advise replace

Pass 7 Jul 2010 141,789 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 141,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 136,377 miles

advise check front wheel alignment. scuffing on offside front tyre

nearside front door mirror cracked.

slight play in offside front steering rack.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 130,386 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 125,095 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 119,480 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 115,495 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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W697 DUB is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W697 DUB, 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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W697 DUB is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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