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CAT 78T

2001 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,861 mi
Last recorded155,861 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xjr88,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAT 78T
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 155,861 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 154,683 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 154,676 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 153,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 152,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 150,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 149,167 miles

N/s/r parking brake slightly low

O/s/f shock absorber has oil mist

Slight bind on o/s/r caliper

Slight weep on steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2017 149,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 147,106 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 145,819 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 138,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r slight play detected at wheel

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 130,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 130,150 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 120,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 113,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 106,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 106,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 96,898 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 88,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 88,268 miles

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)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s rear tyre & low in pressure

Fail 8 Feb 2007 83,721 miles

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 7 Feb 2006 75,116 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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CAT 78T is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 88,522 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAT 78T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CAT 78T registered?

CAT 78T is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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