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X979 LDU

2000 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,908 mi
Last recorded143,908 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 LDU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 143,908 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight tear in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 141,948 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 139,136 miles

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

Offside steering rack-end slight play

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight power steering sweat at rack

Fail 26 Sep 2017 139,136 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe insecure L.P.G pipe at offside front inner wing (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front ... floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside steering rack-end slight play

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight power steering sweat at rack

Pass 21 Sep 2016 135,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated (dashboard)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 131,687 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2014 127,542 miles

n/s/r bearing has slight play

Fail 25 Sep 2013 123,182 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play detected at n/s/r hub area

Pass 25 Sep 2013 123,182 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play detected at n/s/r hub area

Pass 13 Sep 2012 116,702 miles

Slight play in n/s/r hub area

Fail 13 Sep 2012 116,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in n/s/r hub area

Fail 27 Sep 2011 110,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play at n/s/r hub area

Pass 27 Sep 2011 110,110 miles

Slight play at n/s/r hub area

Pass 22 Sep 2010 102,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 95,527 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 87,018 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 86,974 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 78,572 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 69,829 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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X979 LDU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X979 LDU, 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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X979 LDU is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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