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Y778 EAG

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,207 mi
Last recorded17,207 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 EAG
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 17,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 17,200 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 17,179 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 17,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 16,763 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 16,736 miles

inner edges of both front tyres worn slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2018 16,207 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended LOWER SHOCKER BUSH (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 15,668 miles

Radiator leaking slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,529 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,310 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,774 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Ofside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,806 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,172 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,367 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)

both front tyres wearing low on inner tread edges

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 10,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 9,853 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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Y778 EAG is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y778 EAG, 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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What year was Y778 EAG registered?

Y778 EAG is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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