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X778 GDU

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,415 mi
Last recorded84,415 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 GDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,415 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 74,550 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,288 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 50,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,744 miles

Corrosion on N/S inner wing / chassis leg

Exhaust system corroded in places

N/S/R Tyre cracked

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

O/S/R Tyre badly cracked

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

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

Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Slight surface corrosion on underside of car

Fail 16 Feb 2012 59,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,462 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges!!

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,313 miles

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

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

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

n/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,635 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,753 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 43,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X778 GDU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X778 GDU, 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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X778 GDU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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