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X396 VVW

2000 Jaguar Xj

Grey Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,115 mi
Last recorded152,115 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 VVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 152,115 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 147,027 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 147,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 140,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 112,800 miles

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Fail 13 Jun 2011 112,800 miles

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

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Fail 19 Jan 2011 112,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Apr 2010 108,991 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 105,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 105,249 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 96,469 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 86,944 miles

n/s/r slight play in diff

Pass 20 Oct 2006 98,394 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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X396 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Grey with a 3,248cc 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 X396 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 X396 VVW registered?

X396 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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