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J888 JNS

2001 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,853 mi
Last recorded54,853 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 JNS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 54,853 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 54,853 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 53,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2024 50,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody surfaces corroded on testable components and surfaces

Pass 20 Jan 2023 48,412 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,998 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 42,951 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,253 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hub assembly has slight play

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hub assembly has slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,462 miles

Front wiper torn but still clearing screen

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

Nearside Rear hub assembly has slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear hub assembly has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,047 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 29,045 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,503 miles

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 26 Oct 2007 22,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,041 miles

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)

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

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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J888 JNS is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 J888 JNS, 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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What year was J888 JNS registered?

J888 JNS is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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