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W868 RCN

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,342 mi
Last recorded101,342 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW868 RCN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2024 101,342 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering pipes on rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Sep 2022 101,254 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe strengthening plate (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,463 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 97,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,983 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle body corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2020 94,967 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle body corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,779 miles

vehicle underbody has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,094 miles

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

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

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

under side off vehicle corroson no holes / suspesion corroson

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 82,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,889 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 77,889 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,397 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,981 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 66,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,056 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 60,052 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,120 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,954 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,504 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear bump stop is insecure

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,605 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W868 RCN is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W868 RCN, 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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W868 RCN is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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