MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Mirror cover damaged taped No sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Mirror cover damaged taped No sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cover damaged Duck taped... NO SHARP EDGES.... ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cover damaged Duck taped... NO SHARP EDGES.... ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front inner wings rusty
nearside front tyre on limit!
slight play in n/s/r diff bearing
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
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Y498 GBW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y498 GBW, 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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Y498 GBW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 May 2001.
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