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W818 WGJ

2000 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,880 mi
Last recorded81,880 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xjr93,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 WGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2025 81,880 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Chassis subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 79,889 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,427 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 76,425 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 73,548 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,415 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 72,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 71,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,474 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 62,965 miles

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

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

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

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

both front floors corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,965 miles

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

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

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

both front floors corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,666 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,318 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,127 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 23,851 miles

drivers rear light cracked

front and rear tyres worn to 3mm

oil leaking from rear axle

Pass 3 Feb 2007 15,019 miles

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

fluid around rear axle

Pass 9 Feb 2006 6,148 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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W818 WGJ is a 2000 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 93,534 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W818 WGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W818 WGJ is a 2000 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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