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W789 MWG

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,450 mi
Last recorded109,450 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 MWG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2020 109,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,797 miles

both front and off side rear tyres cracking

under body corrosion

under vehicle painted

Fail 23 Jul 2019 108,785 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front and off side rear tyres cracking

under body corrosion

under vehicle painted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,742 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 105,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front just passable, slight corrosion in several places (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

signs of rusting and corrosion on sill, floor and chassis sections in places

Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,056 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 102,858 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,127 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,822 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,813 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 32,800 miles

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)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,927 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 30,873 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,060 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,632 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,632 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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W789 MWG is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W789 MWG, 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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W789 MWG is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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