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Y257 MVV

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,137 mi
Last recorded107,137 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 MVV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 107,137 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively causing slight play in hub (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 100,563 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,338 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,311 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 82,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2013 77,598 miles

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)

engine light on

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,987 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2012 71,044 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 71,044 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,201 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 65,154 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,449 miles

slight lift in nearside lower swivel

slight play in offside of steering rack

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,450 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,404 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,473 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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Y257 MVV 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 87.5%.

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 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 Y257 MVV, 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 Y257 MVV registered?

Y257 MVV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y257 MVV safe to buy?

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