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Y538 BAR

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,067 mi
Last recorded93,067 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 BAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch above sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch above sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 70,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 63,904 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,888 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 63,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,615 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,364 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,559 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 57,559 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,854 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,180 miles

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

has slight corrosaion n/s/front engine cross member to body mounting

Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,036 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,553 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,965 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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Y538 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y538 BAR, 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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Y538 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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