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X96 ARX

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,132 mi
Last recorded128,132 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 ARX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 128,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 127,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 124,974 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 121,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 117,924 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 117,924 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 116,360 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,497 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 113,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 108,752 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 108,752 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,857 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,751 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 89,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 89,290 miles

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)

Advise both front chassis / inner wings corroded.Not yet holed.

Advise registration plates non uk standard plates, with non uk standard spacing.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 79,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,721 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 69,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,843 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,988 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded

slight corrosion to exhust

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,314 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 46,923 miles

Number plate could be misleading

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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X96 ARX is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc 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 X96 ARX, 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 X96 ARX registered?

X96 ARX is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X96 ARX safe to buy?

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