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Y547 BAR

2001 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,767 mi
Last recorded118,767 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 BAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 115,308 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 115,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake service

Pass 28 May 2012 106,215 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 79,984 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 79,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,788 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 68,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,784 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

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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Y547 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y547 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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Y547 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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