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W749 VCA

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,955 mi
Last recorded119,955 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 VCA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 119,955 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 119,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 119,301 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 118,760 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 118,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 115,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 114,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 113,786 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 113,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 113,037 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

diff pinion seal leaking

slight leak from gearbox

Fail 2 Oct 2008 113,036 miles

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

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

diff pinion oil seal leaking

slight leak from gearbox

Fail 26 Sep 2008 113,024 miles

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

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

diff pinion oil seal leaking

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Oct 2007 99,518 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 99,518 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 79,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 78,683 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)

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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W749 VCA is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W749 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W749 VCA registered?

W749 VCA is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W749 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W749 VCA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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