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NJ51 XVW

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,012 mi
Last recorded102,012 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 XVW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,012 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 101,844 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 99,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 98,539 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 96,891 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 96,891 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,245 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 94,349 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,847 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,594 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 77,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel bearings has slight play

engine management light lit

Pass 11 Oct 2011 73,423 miles

front number plate cracked

front pads 50% worn

offside and nearside front chassis legs corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,089 miles

engine managment light on

front number plate cracked a little

Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine managment light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,510 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,373 miles

front tyres worn close to limits and bold on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2005 49,428 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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NJ51 XVW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NJ51 XVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ51 XVW registered?

NJ51 XVW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NJ51 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 XVW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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