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W779 VCA

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,783 mi
Last recorded68,783 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 VCA
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2009 68,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 64,390 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 643,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 58,418 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,418 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,915 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 49,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 42,873 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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W779 VCA is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W779 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 W779 VCA registered?

W779 VCA is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W779 VCA safe to buy?

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