CarVerify

Free Car Check

JAG 389Y

2001 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,482 mi
Last recorded161,482 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xjr88,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 389Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 161,482 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 156,258 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 152,127 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 148,520 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 142,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 128,246 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front wing by flexi hose /pipe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 123,440 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 123,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,843 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 111,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering flloor (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Oct 2018 111,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper mount corroded

Nearside floor corroded not 30cm from seat belt mount

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

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

Offside floor corroded not 30cm from seat belt mount

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

Stone chip zone a

Pass 11 Sep 2017 104,299 miles

both rear tyres near wear indicators

Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,432 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,659 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 94,659 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,406 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 88,373 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 82,950 miles

EML light staying on

Pass 16 Jun 2012 75,621 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,983 miles

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

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

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

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

movement in front wishbone bushes

movement rear wheel bearings/suspension

Fail 31 May 2011 70,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

movement in front wishbone bushes

movement rear wheel bearings/suspension

Pass 27 May 2010 65,022 miles

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

slight movement in front wish bone bushes

Fail 25 May 2010 65,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

slight movement in front wish bone bushes

Pass 15 May 2009 59,207 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 13 May 2009 59,191 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,661 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front under tray lose

slight movement rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,163 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 46,692 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
Full Jaguar Xjr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JAG 389Y is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JAG 389Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAG 389Y?

You can check the full history of JAG 389Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JAG 389Y registered?

JAG 389Y is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is JAG 389Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 389Y shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAG 389Y have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JAG 389Y. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.