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V888 WAR

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,711 mi
Last recorded147,711 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 WAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 147,711 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 147,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 142,761 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 138,248 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 134,706 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 134,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 126,850 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 121,591 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 121,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 118,365 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 118,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 93,199 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 89,987 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 86,804 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006

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 WAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V888 WAR, 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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V888 WAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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