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X179 EGC

2000 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,257 mi
Last recorded121,257 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 EGC
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 121,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail top skin corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 126,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top surface skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded between front subframe mountings

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 113,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded between front subframe mountings

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 107,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,261 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 104,260 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,883 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,058 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 93,918 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,111 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 88,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 80,522 miles

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

engine lamp on

Pass 9 Sep 2010 80,522 miles

engine lamp on

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,454 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine lamp on

off side front tyre wearing low

Fail 9 Sep 2009 73,329 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine lamp on

off side front tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2008 64,548 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 64,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,153 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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X179 EGC is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X179 EGC, 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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X179 EGC is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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