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Y798 SUB

2001 Jaguar Xj

Beige Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,988 mi
Last recorded23,988 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 SUB
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 23,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 23,956 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 23,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2012 23,306 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 22,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,051 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 20,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,255 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,060 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 16,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,170 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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Y798 SUB is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Beige with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y798 SUB, 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 Y798 SUB registered?

Y798 SUB is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y798 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y798 SUB shows 12 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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