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Title: Jaguar XE
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 25 April 2021, 16:11:26

Noticed a few Omega memebrs have taken to driveing Jags these days, so went and had a nosey on Autotrader at a couple of XE models and went to check the MOT history, both came back with the mileage unreadable.

Is this a common thing or a fiddle to hide something, My MOT tester sticks his head in the car and confirms the mileage his self.

Title: Re: Jaguar XE
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 25 April 2021, 16:17:51

Just checked 4 models 2 from the same dealer reported as mileage unreadle, other 2 from else where are ok

Title: Re: Jaguar XE
Post by: TheBoy on 25 April 2021, 16:46:26

I've asked someone who deals with warranty within that company, and certainly not a common problem, and it should appear on the dash when turning on ignition.

It could be you have to tell the Fuel Computer to display that rather than a specific function when driving, but I'm told it reverts back briefly to mileage when ignition first turned on and when ignition is turned off.


So sounds like your average thicko doing the MOT.

Title: Re: Jaguar XE
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 25 April 2021, 19:04:06

Its put me off or at least I could see 100% proof that the mileage is genuine.

Title: Re: Jaguar XE
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 April 2021, 13:09:59

XE is great to drive.

.....even in 2.0 derv form like the one I had as a loan car.

Petrol is OBVIOUSLY better though. :)

Title: Re: Jaguar XE
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 April 2021, 13:13:24

http://https://youtu.be/WZdhOlgddec

Here you go, Skruntie. :y

Title: Re: Jaguar XE
Post by: deviator on 26 April 2021, 14:22:05

If you get a Jag, it has to be the R-Sport model.

Nothing brings a smile to so many faces as an MOT tester saying your R-Sport has failed on emissions  ;D

Title: Re: Jaguar XE
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2021, 17:55:14

Quote from: Mr Skrunts on 25 April 2021, 19:04:06

Its put me off or at least I could see 100% proof that the mileage is genuine.

MOT readings mean nothing, even if the MOTer could be arsed to read it.  If somebody is going to play silly beers with mileage, only the most stupid are going to do so in one big step. Most will do it more regularly, so it doesn't look so obvious.

Title: Re: Jaguar XE
Post by: Kevin Wood on 27 April 2021, 19:39:49

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 April 2021, 13:09:59

XE is great to drive.

.....even in 2.0 derv form like the one I had as a loan car.

Petrol is OBVIOUSLY better though. :)

Yep, it's a 4 door MX5 with comfort and refinement.

Bit of a shame to put a tractor donk in one, though. :(

Title: Re: Jaguar XE
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 April 2021, 07:36:40

Really enjoyed our 2.0 Petrol one, its been faultless and a pleasure to throw around.  :y

Title: Re: Jaguar XE
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 April 2021, 13:16:57

Not driven the 3.0 V6 petrol but I imagine it to be the sweet spot in the XE range

340 BHP or 380 BHP, take your pick.

The 2 litre 4 pot petrol in 250 BHP, or better still 300 BHP form, should be entertaining. :y

Title: Re: Jaguar XE
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 April 2021, 13:21:26

http://https://youtu.be/HKDY0kJeq70

Title: Re: Jaguar XE
Post by: TheBoy on 28 April 2021, 17:23:43

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 27 April 2021, 19:39:49

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 26 April 2021, 13:09:59

XE is great to drive.

.....even in 2.0 derv form like the one I had as a loan car.

Petrol is OBVIOUSLY better though. :)

Yep, it's a 4 door MX5 with comfort and refinement.

Bit of a shame to put a tractor donk in one, though. :(

A soot chucking variant is on the maybe list for her as a daily. If I CBA. If I CBA, she'll just have to keep using the shitty old Battlebus.  As long as I dont have to, its not my problem :P