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X696 NJB

2001 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,294 mi
Last recorded17,294 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 NJB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,768 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 16,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,718 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,677 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 12,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 11,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 11,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 9,684 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 6,984 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 4,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight vertical movement in nearside rear wheel

Slight vertical movement in offside rear wheel

Fail 21 Nov 2007 4,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Slight vertical movement in nearside rear wheel

Slight vertical movement in offside rear wheel

Pass 6 Nov 2006 1,912 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 10 Nov 2005

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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X696 NJB is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X696 NJB, 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 X696 NJB registered?

X696 NJB is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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