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Y78 HCX

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 2722cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,920 mi
Last recorded64,920 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 HCX
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,722cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,920 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,869 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,283 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 64,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,019 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,446 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 63,443 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,190 miles

all brakepipes surface corroded

all under floor and inner sills corroded not holed

front and rear discs surface corroded

slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 3 Sep 2014 62,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all brakepipes surface corroded

all under floor and inner sills corroded not holed

front and rear discs surface corroded

o/s/f tyre perished but not to cordes

slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 7 Jun 2011 56,384 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,384 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 50,953 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,873 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,314 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,466 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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Y78 HCX is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 2,722cc 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 Y78 HCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y78 HCX registered?

Y78 HCX is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y78 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y78 HCX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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