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W849 HBD

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,275 mi
Last recorded84,275 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 HBD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 84,275 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 84,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 76,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 71,113 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,864 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,918 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate slight damage but still readable

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 51,787 miles

oil leak from diff area

slight play in o/s/front hub

Fail 13 Nov 2018 51,787 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

oil leak from diff area

slight play in o/s/front hub

Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,564 miles

both headlamp aims on upper limits

deep slice to o/s/front tyre sidewall

slight oil leak from diff area

Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,979 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,890 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r wheel slight vertical movement

o/s/r wheel slight vertical movement

Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,021 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,485 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,653 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,595 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,635 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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W849 HBD is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W849 HBD, 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 W849 HBD registered?

W849 HBD is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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