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W897 XGE

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,274 mi
Last recorded139,274 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 XGE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2016 139,274 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 132,931 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 132,660 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 130,862 miles

inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,329 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 123,278 miles

exhaust system generally corroded

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

offside rear tyre unevenly worn and slightly perishewd

Fail 31 Oct 2011 123,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system generally corroded

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

offside rear tyre unevenly worn and slightly perishewd

Pass 8 Sep 2010 117,575 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 117,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2009 110,485 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 105,321 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 102,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 96,096 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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W897 XGE is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W897 XGE, 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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W897 XGE is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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