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P888 PTS

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,528 mi
Last recorded125,528 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 PTS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 125,528 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 125,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 125,210 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,934 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 124,602 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 124,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 124,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 123,499 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 123,475 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 122,728 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 122,215 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately both floor (2.4.A.3)

both front floors corroded but nit with perscrbed area

Pass 3 Jul 2014 120,936 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 120,934 miles

Rear Lower Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 119,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 115,406 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,274 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2009 88,983 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play noted in both rear drive couplings

Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,383 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 26 Apr 2006 60,117 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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P888 PTS is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P888 PTS, 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 P888 PTS registered?

P888 PTS is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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