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V800 XJS

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,272 mi
Last recorded121,272 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV800 XJS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 121,272 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 121,260 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 118,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 117,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill closing panel corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,503 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 115,389 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 115,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill closing panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 114,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,997 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,942 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 108,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,916 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,467 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 66,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear hand brake working better than Nearside

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

Rear tyres lightly pearished

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,283 miles

Offside rear hand brake working better than Nearside

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

Rear tyres lightly pearished

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,263 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and are just legal

offside handbrake performance better then nearside

rear brake pads below half worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,746 miles

front tyres worn bald on inner edges and are just legal

Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,150 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,787 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear and nearside front bottom shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,045 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,890 miles

brake and fuel lines pitted

front brake pads lowish

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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V800 XJS is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V800 XJS, 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 V800 XJS registered?

V800 XJS is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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