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Y138 HCX

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,657 mi
Last recorded84,657 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 HCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,657 miles

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

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

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

engine worning lamp on

n/s rear retracting mechanism poor, limit

Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,547 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Aug 2012 80,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to floor pans

corrosion to front chassis legs as seen from behind wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,265 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 76,265 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,706 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing on edges ;corrosion to rear floor pans ;front/rear suspension componants ;front chassis legs

Fail 27 Jul 2009 73,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing on edges ;corrosion to rear floor pans ;front/rear suspension componants ;front chassis legs

Pass 13 Jun 2008 67,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 64,010 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,010 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 59,570 miles

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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Y138 HCX is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y138 HCX, 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 Y138 HCX registered?

Y138 HCX is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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