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Y578 BAR

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,035 mi
Last recorded129,035 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 BAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 129,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside front spring housing very rusty

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

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

Play in front track rods

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Steering column UJ very rusty

Underbody and components getting very rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system rusty

Front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded To and from fuel filter ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front inner arch rusty

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Play in front track rods

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear sub-frame rusty

Steering and Front and rear suspension components rusty

Steering column UJ rusty

Underbody rusty in places

Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,120 miles

Coolant stains around core plug in nearside of engine

Exhaust system rusty

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipes to and from fuel filter rusty

Handbrake cables rusty and breaking

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front inner arch rusty and weak

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside mirror glass slightly tarnished

Oil leak ()

Play in offside front track rod

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Steering column UJ rusty

Underbody and components rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2016 123,120 miles

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

Coolant stains around core plug in nearside of engine

Exhaust system rusty

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipes to and from fuel filter rusty

Handbrake cables rusty and breaking

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front inner arch rusty and weak

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside mirror glass slightly tarnished

Oil leak ()

Play in offside front track rod

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Steering column UJ rusty

Underbody and components rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2015 120,522 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Sep 2015 120,522 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2014 118,360 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 115,080 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 114,560 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 114,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2011 112,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 108,946 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 103,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,244 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 78,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine management warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault in the system

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,863 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,918 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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Y578 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y578 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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Y578 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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