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Y708 FPU

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,349 mi
Last recorded129,349 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 FPU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 129,349 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 129,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 125,808 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 125,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 121,562 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 121,378 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 119,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 104,121 miles

o/side inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2012 104,116 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/side inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2011 94,900 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 89,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 81,339 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,896 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 70,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

rec tracking

Pass 14 Nov 2006 63,924 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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Y708 FPU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y708 FPU, 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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Y708 FPU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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