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Y798 YEV

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 YEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,269 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front showing cracking to sidewalls

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 2.1mm and cracking to sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 2.2mm and cracking to sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

sills corroded

various suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 105,269 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front showing cracking to sidewalls

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 2.1mm and cracking to sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 2.2mm and cracking to sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sills corroded

various suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 104,949 miles

Both front and rear tyres age cracked

Both inner sills corroded

Engine management light on

Exhaust and brackets corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Heavy corrosion to various suspension components

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

Nearside front inner sill excessively corroded *requires attention*

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 104,812 miles

both rear tyres on limit

corrosion to suspension components

eml on

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing low close to limit

corrosion to n/s/f chassie

front brake disc worn

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2013 102,921 miles

NSR drive shaft has slight play

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OSR drive shaft has slight play

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blades are slightly perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,920 miles

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

NSR drive shaft has slight play

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OSR drive shaft has slight play

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blades are slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,441 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 101,422 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 100,649 miles

Both front discs rusty

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside rear disc rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,480 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate deteriating

slight play rear hubs

Pass 20 Oct 2009 78,895 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion offside front chassis

slight play both rear trunnions

Fail 20 Oct 2009 78,895 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake pads are getting low

slight corrosion offside front chassis

slight play both rear trunnions

Pass 20 Oct 2008 69,106 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight distortion front brakes

slight play both sides rear trunnions

slight smearing wiper blade

Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,956 miles

slight damage nearside rear seatbelt webbing suspect shut in door at sometime

Pass 14 Aug 2006 49,802 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 YEV 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 Y798 YEV, 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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Y798 YEV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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