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W789 UGU

2000 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,624 mi
Last recorded68,624 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 UGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 68,624 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,429 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch by shock absorber mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pips going to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 68,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pips going to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all out of abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 67,124 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all out of abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,949 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,646 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 64,646 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,889 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 63,864 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)

Rear tyres are a different size to front.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,678 miles

4x4 tyres fitted to rear.

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Front brake hoses slightly perished.

Slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,204 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,227 miles

all tyre side walls slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,052 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,866 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,253 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 UGU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UGU, 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 W789 UGU registered?

W789 UGU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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