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Y558 NCP

2001 Jaguar Xj

Gold Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,281 mi
Last recorded113,281 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 NCP
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 113,281 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both parts of both front to rear brake pipes corroding

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2018 113,278 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both parts of both front to rear brake pipes corroding

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,251 miles

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses corroding

nearside and offside front inner wings corroding within subframe and front shock absorber mounting prescribed area

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2017 112,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside catalytic converter blowing (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses corroding

nearside and offside front inner wings corroding within subframe and front shock absorber mounting prescribed area

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front inner wings corroding in subframe mounting prescribed area

both parts of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

both parts of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

engine management light lit

oil leaking from nearside rocker cover onto exhaust manifold

Fail 13 Apr 2016 110,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from offside front inner wing to flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front inner wings corroding in subframe mounting prescribed area

both parts of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

both parts of offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

engine management light lit

oil leaking from nearside rocker cover onto exhaust manifold

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,751 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 107,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,343 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 105,338 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear subframe mountings weak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,337 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,774 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,684 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 51,222 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,417 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,292 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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Y558 NCP is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y558 NCP, 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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Y558 NCP is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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