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W878 VLN

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,305 mi
Last recorded45,305 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 VLN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 45,305 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 42,855 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 41,264 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 41,264 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 41,166 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partly not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 40,616 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,232 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 34,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,801 miles

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

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

oil leak rear diff

Fail 17 Feb 2016 31,712 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,944 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,115 miles

Interior Mirror Insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 19,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Interior Mirror Insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 17,188 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 14,448 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 14,400 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 11,930 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,707 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,516 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 7,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 7,677 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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W878 VLN is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W878 VLN, 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 W878 VLN registered?

W878 VLN is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W878 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W878 VLN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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