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Y685 BAR

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,998 mi
Last recorded129,998 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 BAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 129,998 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

front tyres have age cracks in tread

Fail 11 Dec 2017 129,998 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

front tyres have age cracks in tread

Pass 4 Aug 2016 127,811 miles

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

under vehicle corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2015 124,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 122,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 118,677 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 111,080 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 104,690 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 104,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 101,469 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 101,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,725 miles

slight oil leak power steering/auto fluid ? front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,338 miles

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

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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Y685 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y685 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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Y685 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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