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X427 VVW

2000 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,067 mi
Last recorded143,067 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX427 VVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 143,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 17 Jun 2025 143,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 5 Apr 2024 142,983 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 142,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 142,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 1 Apr 2022 142,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 142,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,664 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 139,936 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 136,426 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 136,426 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER. (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 131,495 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 131,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 126,556 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 118,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,150 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 98,307 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,577 miles

Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 88,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 73,884 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,380 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,430 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 57,647 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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X427 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X427 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 X427 VVW registered?

X427 VVW is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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