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Y816 YEV

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

112,890 mi
Last recorded112,890 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 YEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 112,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 111,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes starting to perish (5.3.2 (c))

both front spring housings slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2024 108,797 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 108,797 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 107,516 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 107,516 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 107,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor as chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,801 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 13 Dec 2021 104,794 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,319 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 102,301 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 101,565 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill both sides , front behind bottom of wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer chassis , n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill holed outside prescribed area

Fail 15 Oct 2018 99,046 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill holed outside prescribed area

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,373 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,108 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 90,094 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 90,023 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 89,952 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General Corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,803 miles

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

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

rear sub frame slight corrsion

Pass 10 Nov 2011 86,862 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 86,862 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 84,562 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,562 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 80,783 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 80,772 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Oct 2008 69,603 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 69,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 55,636 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2007 54,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 54,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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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Y816 YEV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 Y816 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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Y816 YEV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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