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Y487 EAH

2001 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 EAH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 81,446 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear,, inner and outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

EML warning light on,,, recommend check

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle,, surface corrosion in various places,, recommend treatment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges,, tread depths ok (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system, slightly corroded

o/s and n/s handbrake cables corroded,,

o/s headlamp main beam image slightly cloudy, output slightly reduced

Fail 1 Jun 2023 81,436 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe, on ABS unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear,, inner and outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

EML warning light on,,, recommend check

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle,, surface corrosion in various places,, recommend treatment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges,, tread depths ok (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system, slightly corroded

o/s and n/s handbrake cables corroded,,

o/s headlamp main beam image slightly cloudy, output slightly reduced

Pass 9 May 2022 80,974 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear,, ,inner and outer joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components (including lower arms, coil springs) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn on inner edges,, tread ok at present (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system, slight deterioration

o/s and n/s handbrake cables corroded,,, recommend lubricate

o/s headlamp main beam image light intensity, slightly reduced

Pass 29 Apr 2021 80,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components corroded, ie front lower suspension arm and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn on inner edges,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system, slight deterioration in places

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 80,420 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components corroded, ie front lower suspension arm and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn on inner edges,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system, slight deterioration in places

handbrake cables corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,366 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer uj joints, slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer uj joints, slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust system, slight deterioration

parking brake lever, slightly stiff in operation

steering rack mounting bushes, slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight play in steering rack mountings

Fail 31 Oct 2018 76,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner and outer universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint recommend keep check (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm,, tyre perished and cracking slightly (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, tyre perished and cracking slightly (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread perished and cracking too excess (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint recommend keep check (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm,, tyre perished and cracking slightly (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm in place,, worn slightly on inner edge,, tread perished and cracking,,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, tyre perished and cracking slightly (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,513 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,116 miles

engine management warning light on

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

nearside handbrake performance slightly lower than offside

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,282 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,421 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,810 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,688 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,964 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,242 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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Y487 EAH is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y487 EAH, 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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Y487 EAH is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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