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Y161 PLB

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,674 mi
Last recorded82,674 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 PLB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,581 miles

Oil leak

ecu light on

Fail 4 Mar 2015 80,578 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

ecu light on

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,440 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 78,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,684 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,576 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,354 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to floors

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,970 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,625 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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Y161 PLB is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y161 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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What year was Y161 PLB registered?

Y161 PLB is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y161 PLB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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