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V8 ELB

2001 Jaguar Xjr

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,130 mi
Last recorded57,130 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xjr88,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 ELB
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 57,130 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 56,050 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 53,327 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,976 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,670 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 45,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,445 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,101 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,598 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,369 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,495 miles

Both front suspension coil springs slightly corroded

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,411 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,875 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,831 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,579 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,536 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,887 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 24,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,700 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 22,700 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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V8 ELB is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 88,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 ELB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 ELB registered?

V8 ELB is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is V8 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 ELB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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