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W796 BAC

2000 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,212 mi
Last recorded167,212 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 167,212 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 165,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 165,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 163,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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 parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

various corrosion to underbody

Pass 23 Jul 2015 159,929 miles

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 27 Jun 2014 155,391 miles

all pipes covered in underseal

Fail 26 Jun 2014 155,391 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

all pipes covered in underseal

Pass 1 Jul 2013 151,228 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 151,226 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 146,986 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 146,863 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 140,057 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jun 2011 139,991 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2010 132,711 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside and nearside front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2009 124,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 114,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 108,905 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 101,061 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 101,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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W796 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W796 BAC, 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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W796 BAC is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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