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A1 OWB

2000 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,649 mi
Last recorded166,649 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar Xj83,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OWB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 166,649 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 166,439 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 165,150 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 162,540 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 160,876 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 159,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 159,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 158,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear view mirror discoloured

Pass 17 Jan 2019 156,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 155,676 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 155,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor , (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan to flitch. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and flitch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 154,573 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 153,812 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2015 153,812 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear off exhaust box's (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2014 146,489 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 140,372 miles

offside rear exhaust silencer cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2012 135,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 129,542 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 129,542 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 121,936 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 121,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 114,646 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 114,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 106,180 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 97,813 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 85,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 72,467 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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A1 OWB is a 2000 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A1 OWB, 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 A1 OWB registered?

A1 OWB is a 2000 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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