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M88 MHG

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,528 mi
Last recorded96,528 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 MHG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 96,528 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 96,524 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel line (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,405 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 79,368 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE/BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY COATED

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 79,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 78,318 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 77,420 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 77,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,868 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,181 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,332 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 57,988 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,988 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 50,219 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 46,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 May 2007 46,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,927 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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M88 MHG is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M88 MHG, 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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M88 MHG is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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