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Y697 BAR

2001 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,479 mi
Last recorded93,479 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 BAR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 93,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing has corrosion covered with something outside prescribed area for front subframe

Fail 8 Dec 2021 93,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wing has corrosion covered with something outside prescribed area for front subframe

Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 92,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,346 miles

Both rear driveshafts uj has slight movement

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror glass in poor condition

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 89,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear driveshafts uj has slight movement

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror glass in poor condition

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,801 miles

Both rear drive shafts uj has slight movement

Nearside wing mirror glass in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2018 85,664 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joinings (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joinings (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 85,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 82,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,644 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,980 miles

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 30 Nov 2011 74,741 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,709 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,365 miles

front number plate plinth slightly loose

Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,415 miles

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

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 4 Dec 2007 61,105 miles

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

front sreen slight damage

Fail 5 Dec 2006 56,356 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 56,356 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,530 miles

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

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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Y697 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y697 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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Y697 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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