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X146 MVS

2001 Jaguar Xjr

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,455 mi
Last recorded99,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xjr88,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX146 MVS
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 99,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 96,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 96,114 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,064 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 94,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor and offside rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

inner sills nearside and offside rear repaired but heavily painted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,978 miles

Front Floor to sill areas corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,159 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,472 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tell tail light (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 85,472 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tell tail light (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,744 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 2 Sep 2016 80,465 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,707 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 76,707 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,656 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,696 miles

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

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

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

condensation in both headlamps

corrosion to reinforcing panel on nearside front floor

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,165 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 57,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,571 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,422 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 29,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,046 miles

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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X146 MVS is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X146 MVS, 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.

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What year was X146 MVS registered?

X146 MVS is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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