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Y837 YEV

2001 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

135,099 mi
Last recorded135,099 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xjr88,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 YEV
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 135,099 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 133,026 miles

Front chassis legs covered in underseal

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 133,026 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front chassis legs covered in underseal

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 129,456 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear underbody corrosion.

Pass 25 Apr 2023 125,403 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 122,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine has a small leak of oil

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2021 118,945 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 118,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 114,696 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 114,695 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,425 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 102,378 miles

Nearside front brake hose are perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,167 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,581 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2016 87,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,736 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 71,550 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 66,478 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,193 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,314 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,049 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,876 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)

heavy cracking to rear tyre walls

Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,554 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,130 miles

front brake pads very low

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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Y837 YEV is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 88,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y837 YEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y837 YEV registered?

Y837 YEV is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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