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OU51 PLJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,879 mi
Last recorded69,879 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 PLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 69,879 miles

Brake pipes covered

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 69,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipes covered

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,193 miles

EML on

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 67,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

EML on

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 28 Oct 2014 64,898 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 62,891 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

prop shaft rear doughnut splitting/cord showing

Fail 28 Nov 2013 62,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

prop shaft rear doughnut splitting/cord showing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 58,916 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyres well worn on inside edge of tread

Fail 14 Nov 2012 58,899 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyres well worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,789 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,818 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,530 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,432 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,750 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,978 miles

slight exhaust leak from offside centre joint.

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 27,351 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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OU51 PLJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU51 PLJ, 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 OU51 PLJ registered?

OU51 PLJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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