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X389 VVW

2000 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,057 mi
Last recorded126,057 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 VVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,057 miles

underfloor surface corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2022 126,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

underfloor surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2021 123,439 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top washer-bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top washer-bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fuel pipes rusted

parking brake efficiency getting near limit

Fail 11 Oct 2021 123,171 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top washer-bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top washer-bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fuel pipes rusted

parking brake efficiency getting near limit

Pass 28 Oct 2020 117,915 miles

slight brake bind rear brakes

Fail 16 Oct 2020 117,605 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 108,612 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,525 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,876 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,351 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,757 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,556 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,587 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,646 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,012 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,404 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,712 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 46,712 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 9 Nov 2007 40,325 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 40,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,112 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 33,913 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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X389 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X389 VVW, 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 X389 VVW registered?

X389 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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