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P444 RBY

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,832 mi
Last recorded131,832 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 RBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 131,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 127,483 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 127,327 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 124,071 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2022 122,525 miles

Nearside Front inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 120,437 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 119,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 118,672 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 118,671 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak around sump area

Pass 3 Aug 2018 117,922 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 117,922 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 112,694 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 111,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 110,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 108,296 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 105,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,610 miles

front and rear brake pads low.small split on front wiper rubber.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,544 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,825 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,825 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,656 miles

drivers seat base flexing unable to view fully due to fitted carpets

front and rear bumper loose

nail o/s front tyre [dangerous con]

Fail 29 Aug 2008 72,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

drivers seat base flexing unable to view fully due to fitted carpets

front and rear bumper loose

nail o/s front tyre [dangerous con]

Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,430 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,591 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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P444 RBY is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P444 RBY, 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 P444 RBY registered?

P444 RBY is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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