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Y78 KBR

2001 Jaguar Xj

Bronze Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,420 mi
Last recorded84,420 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 KBR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 84,420 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 82,509 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil collecting around sump bolts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 82,498 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (outer sidewall perished - cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil collecting around sump bolts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 81,033 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 79,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 77,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 68,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s and n/s front inner sills corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 68,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above front axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above front axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s and n/s front inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumper insecure

both front tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 1 Feb 2014 63,775 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 18 Dec 2012 62,632 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 May 2012 60,348 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f chassie corroded by strut

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 56,643 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 53,470 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,465 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 46,467 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 33,724 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 KBR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Bronze with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y78 KBR, 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 Y78 KBR registered?

Y78 KBR is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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