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Y888 XJR

2001 Jaguar Xjr

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

148,114 mi
Last recorded148,114 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xjr88,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 XJR
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 148,114 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 147,964 miles

Rear Metal Fuel lines corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 147,798 miles

Rear metal fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 147,432 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 147,164 miles

Rear Steel fuel pipes at rear corroded

Struggled to meet Lambda levels and MIL on

Pass 23 Jul 2019 144,547 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 144,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 142,707 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 142,707 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 140,990 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 140,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 140,589 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 140,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 139,499 miles

Minor play in both steering rack inner track rod ends.

Slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 139,499 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Minor play in both steering rack inner track rod ends.

Slight surface corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 21 May 2013 137,011 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 137,011 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 125,686 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 117,692 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 117,692 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 109,172 miles

Offside inner wing/chassis surface corrosion (as marked ).

Pass 1 Jun 2009 99,275 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate has slight water ingress

Pass 17 Apr 2008 87,686 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 87,683 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 76,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 59,385 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y888 XJR is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y888 XJR, 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 Y888 XJR registered?

Y888 XJR is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y888 XJR safe to buy?

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