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V8 KNP

2001 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,397 mi
Last recorded75,397 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 KNP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2023 75,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 74,150 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,727 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips and cracks passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,064 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,372 miles

coolant light on dash

Fail 11 Apr 2019 70,247 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant light on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2018 68,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,639 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,395 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,575 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear fuel and brake pipes slight corrosion ,no leaks

rear reg/plate deteriorated but still readable

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,072 miles

both rear bumpstops perished

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,820 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,584 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear bumpstops deteriated

slight play in os steering rack track rod

Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear bumpstops deteriated

slight play in os steering rack track rod

Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,598 miles

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

both rear tyres have nails in

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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V8 KNP is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V8 KNP, 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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V8 KNP is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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