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Y159 PLB

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,439 mi
Last recorded57,439 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 PLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 57,439 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,315 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 57,315 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limits advs change (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,142 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 48,413 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all front to rear brake & fuel pipes slightly corroded

osf upper wishbone has slight play

Pass 9 May 2014 45,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

os door mirror slightly loose

Pass 15 May 2013 41,278 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,009 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,596 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 29,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and getting close to limit

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,141 miles

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

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

small cracks on n/s/f, o/s/r tyres due to age.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 27,141 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

small cracks on n/s/f, o/s/r tyres due to age.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,965 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,435 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,494 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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Y159 PLB is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y159 PLB, 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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Y159 PLB is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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