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X8 RTS

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,522 mi
Last recorded90,522 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 RTS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2022 90,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and inner wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake discs all-round corroded.

Corrosion to o/side front floor pan and inner sill front to rear.

Engine management light illuminated on dash.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill/ floor pan front corroded not with in prescribed area and not effecting braking or steering.

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

Slight play in upper steering wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,625 miles

Offside Front Metal to flexible brake pipe corroded

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 88,625 miles

Offside Front Metal to flexible brake pipe corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall perrished

Offside Front Outer tyre wall perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,778 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,260 miles

Slight corrosion under nearside front wheel arch behind brake pipe

Slight play in nearside front lower shock absorber bush

Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,798 miles

both font inner sills corroded

both rear tyres worn close to limit

corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch / front chassis rail

holed corrosion offside front inner sill - outside prescribed area

play from offside rear wheel bearing close to excess

Pass 15 Nov 2016 71,003 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,926 miles

N/S/F chassis rail starting to corrode

Small oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,431 miles

NSF shock absorber lower bush worn

corrosion to NSF chassis rail

Fail 31 Oct 2014 59,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

NSF shock absorber lower bush worn

corrosion to NSF chassis rail

Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,680 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 56,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,448 miles

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 6 Sep 2011 49,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion in offside front inner wing.

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and low on inner edge.

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

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven and low on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,506 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,323 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 33,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,205 miles

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

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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X8 RTS is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X8 RTS, 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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X8 RTS is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 25 March 2001.

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