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Y799 MVT

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,992 mi
Last recorded131,992 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 MVT
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,992 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 130,626 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 130,608 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 128,448 miles

Both front inner sills holed by corrosion.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At Rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 128,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Both front inner sills holed by corrosion.

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 2.4 % C.O (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded At Rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,757 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear subframe rear chassis legs & rear suspension springs corroded.

signs of corrosion to some brake pipes & brake hose ferrules.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 121,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Signs of corrosion in both rear chassis legs/sub frame mountings points.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 120,135 miles

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

offside handbrake performance low.

steering heavy.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 118,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Very heavy corrosion to O/S/F inner wheelarch just outside of a prescribed area and slight corrosion to various areas of the vehicle underside

Fail 13 Sep 2017 118,469 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Very heavy corrosion to O/S/F inner wheelarch just outside of a prescribed area and slight corrosion to various areas of the vehicle underside

Pass 23 May 2015 117,372 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 117,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 117,215 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,582 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 110,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,595 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 102,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2010 101,767 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 95,084 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres starting to crack in between tread

Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,064 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,835 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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Y799 MVT is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y799 MVT, 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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Y799 MVT is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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