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Y116 YGF

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,944 mi
Last recorded127,944 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 YGF
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 127,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 122,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front inner sill corroded

offside headlamp lens damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2015 122,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front inner sill corroded

offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,990 miles

offside headlamp glass broken

Fail 25 Jun 2014 113,990 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside headlamp glass broken

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,769 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 15 Apr 2013 101,766 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,745 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2011 80,745 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,294 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit 1;6

offside door damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,004 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 27 Nov 2007 49,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,310 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,618 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 29,610 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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Y116 YGF is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y116 YGF, 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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Y116 YGF is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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