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X78 HJM

2000 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,676 mi
Last recorded152,676 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 HJM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 152,676 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside

Fail 28 Jun 2024 152,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on underside

Pass 30 Jun 2023 147,888 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both inner rack joints ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Small hole in N/S sill near mud flap not within 30cm of prescribed area

Nearside Front Small hole in floor no within 30cm or prescribed arear (Near from jacking point)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Small hole in floor no within 30cm or prescribed arear (Near from jacking point)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2022 143,858 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 123,539 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 66,951 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 62,869 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joints play detected (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 62,869 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill marked in white X 2 patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area marked in white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joints play detected (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 62,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded but not with in the prescribed area

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded but not with in the prescribed area

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,939 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2017 60,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2016 58,674 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,049 miles

E.M.L on

Front wiper slightly smeary

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,137 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from rear diff unit

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 44,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,026 miles

E.M.L. ON

VERY SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON REAR HUBS

Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,542 miles

E.M.L Light on

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,232 miles

damage to nearside front wing & door

e.m.l illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,237 miles

chip in windscreen swept area

Pass 3 Oct 2005 21,422 miles

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

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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X78 HJM is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X78 HJM, 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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X78 HJM is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 November 2000.

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