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V12 RFS

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,991 mi
Last recorded130,991 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 RFS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 130,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front road springs becoming poor in condition

both rear road springs becoming poor in condition

fuel pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2013 130,991 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front road springs becoming poor in condition

both rear road springs becoming poor in condition

offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 120,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f outer brake pad worn to legal limit

unable to see any inner brake pads

Pass 18 Jan 2011 99,861 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 99,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2010 91,347 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 23 Dec 2008 82,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 82,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 72,866 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 59,767 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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V12 RFS is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V12 RFS, 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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V12 RFS is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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