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D1 PRL

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,031 mi
Last recorded152,031 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 PRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 152,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to lower frame chassi rails

Fail 22 Mar 2025 152,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to lower frame chassi rails

Pass 23 Mar 2024 150,953 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches n/s and o/s

surface corrosion to front lower frame/chassi rails

Fail 23 Mar 2024 150,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion to front inner wheel arches n/s and o/s

surface corrosion to front lower frame/chassi rails

Pass 25 Mar 2023 148,952 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 148,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED WITH IN TOLLERENCE (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 147,486 miles

Front N/S AND O/S INNER FRONT WINGS CORROSION NON STRUCTURAL

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 145,696 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 145,114 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 142,377 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 142,377 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 139,748 miles

nearside and offside inner wings corroded front part but not structual

Pass 11 Mar 2017 136,461 miles

creaking on nearside front suspension

Pass 19 Mar 2016 131,706 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front sub frame creaking/noisy bushes

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Mar 2015 125,499 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,756 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,535 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 102,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,271 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 92,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,232 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,800 miles

n/s/door mirror loose

n/s/front shock bot bush worn

stone damae n/s/screen

Fail 26 Mar 2008 61,797 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

front discs poor condition and worn with lip

front pads worn unable to view

n/s/door mirror loose

n/s/front shock bot bush worn

nail n/s front tyre

stone damae n/s/screen

Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,768 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 40,768 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)

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

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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D1 PRL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 79,856 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 D1 PRL, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D1 PRL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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