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Y959 PLH

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,677 mi
Last recorded82,677 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 PLH
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,677 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail above coil spring both side

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail above coil spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail above coil spring (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre inner tread area worn & starting to perish between treads

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,482 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 76,479 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,472 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 70,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,254 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 65,253 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,319 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 60,315 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

engine management warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,613 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,913 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 44,690 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 44,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,959 miles

ADVICE FRONT PADS LOW.

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (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)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,908 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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Y959 PLH is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y959 PLH, 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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What year was Y959 PLH registered?

Y959 PLH is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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