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V8 TBJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,943 mi
Last recorded141,943 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 TBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 141,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan to jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch within prescribed arae (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury slll sharpes (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 139,152 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 139,151 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 136,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 134,306 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 134,306 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing bottom (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 125,274 miles

Engine malfunction light on.

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 6 May 2016 125,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Engine malfunction light on.

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 May 2015 123,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,403 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 119,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 119,040 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 115,829 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 111,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 106,919 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 97,427 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 86,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,285 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,637 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2005 34,996 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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V8 TBJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V8 TBJ, 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 TBJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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