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Y863 NWL

2001 Jaguar Xj

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,079 mi
Last recorded153,079 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 NWL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 153,079 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 153,072 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 151,390 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 151,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 149,623 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 148,489 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 147,373 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 145,920 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 145,920 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 145,020 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 145,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 143,825 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 140,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 136,842 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 133,065 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 133,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 127,556 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 123,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 119,019 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 104,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Slight blow from exhaust r/h centre silencer.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 104,939 miles

Slight blow from exhaust r/h centre silencer.

Fail 9 Feb 2006 104,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Both rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

Slight blow from exhaust r/h silencer

Slight play in all four rear driveshaft joints. †

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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Y863 NWL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y863 NWL, 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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Y863 NWL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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