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V888 SOM

2001 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,348 mi
Last recorded60,348 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 SOM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,348 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 51,637 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 45,767 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 45,767 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 39,770 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside of car

Fail 13 Dec 2018 39,770 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside of car

Fail 2 Aug 2018 39,763 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hose leaking spraying all over but screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front inner wing seat bolts floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill front by wing to front door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively leaves lines (3.4 (b) (ii))

inner wings corrosion in places under car as well

Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,582 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,215 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 26,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 22,532 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 22,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,644 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,549 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 20,549 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,065 miles

Both the notified advisories are almost certainly due to salt from winter roads.

Exhaust catalytic convertors corroded and rusty

Front and rear subframes and main suspension components cooroded and rusty.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 19,709 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,503 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,263 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,588 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 17,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,084 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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V888 SOM is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V888 SOM, 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 V888 SOM registered?

V888 SOM is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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