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Y498 OKG

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,348 mi
Last recorded116,348 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 OKG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,348 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes have corrosion, nothing appears excessive

various areas of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, nothing appears excessive

Fail 10 Feb 2020 115,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes have corrosion, nothing appears excessive

various areas of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, nothing appears excessive

Pass 21 Dec 2018 114,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 113,079 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 112,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,890 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 108,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 90,673 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,985 miles

n/s/f chassis leg has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,998 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both front tyres badly worn inner edge

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

slight movement o/s/f top wishbone rear bush

slight play both rear driveshafts

Fail 11 Jan 2012 76,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all brake pipes corroded

both front tyres badly worn inner edge

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

slight movement o/s/f top wishbone rear bush

slight play both rear driveshafts

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 72,961 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,218 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside front chassis starting to corrode

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,564 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 58,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

slight play in front inner wishbone bushes

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

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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Y498 OKG is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y498 OKG, 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 OKG is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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