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Y491 MJH

2001 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,149 mi
Last recorded114,149 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 MJH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 114,149 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 108,975 miles

Engine light ON

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight sign of corrosion on inner seals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 104,747 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 23 Oct 2017 104,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,220 miles

engine light on

front both sills slight corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 84,702 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,014 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 157,266 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 157,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2011 146,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 14 Sep 2010 137,275 miles

PRS N/S NO, PLATE BULB SWASH TOP UP

Pass 8 Aug 2009 125,030 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 116,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front shock absorber bush is slightly worn

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated on its outter side wall

slight movement in a joint on the offside rear wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2008 116,421 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front shock absorber bush is slightly worn

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated on its outter side wall

slight movement in a joint on the offside rear wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2007 107,842 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 107,842 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y491 MJH is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y491 MJH, 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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Y491 MJH is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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