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X186 JEL

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,753 mi
Last recorded58,753 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 JEL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 58,753 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 58,607 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 58,475 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 58,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 57,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 55,620 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,018 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm gaitor (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm gaitor (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 May 2016 55,018 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm gaitor (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm gaitor (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,249 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 54,241 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 54,213 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,990 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,876 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,064 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Rear Tyres worn/wearing 2-3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,855 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,834 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,563 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 27,562 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 23,371 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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X186 JEL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X186 JEL, 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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What year was X186 JEL registered?

X186 JEL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X186 JEL safe to buy?

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