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J8 WRL

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,315 mi
Last recorded81,315 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 WRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,390 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 79,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,141 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 78,520 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,916 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,028 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,206 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,461 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,293 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,073 miles

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

Front Upper Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,328 miles

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

Signs of corrosion on box section adjacent to front subframe upper mountings (A prescribed area). Seal not fitted on o/s/r handbrake cable to hub.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,545 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,879 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,368 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,205 miles

corrosion starting both inner rear sills

front number plate broken

Fail 4 Oct 2010 48,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

corrosion starting both inner rear sills

front number plate broken

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,642 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,288 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,411 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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J8 WRL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J8 WRL, 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 J8 WRL registered?

J8 WRL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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