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Y968 LBM

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,986 mi
Last recorded90,986 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 LBM
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 90,986 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT INNER SILLS CORRODED

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOORPANS AT FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 90,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT INNER SILLS CORRODED

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOORPANS AT FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 90,124 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F FLOOR AND N/S/F INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 88,681 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN SUPPORT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 87,918 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,791 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 86,791 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 83,750 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 83,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 81,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,351 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 78,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 74,958 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,193 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,673 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,914 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 60,914 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 55,723 miles

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

Front and Rear Tyres close to wear limit

N/S/Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,723 miles

Front and Rear Tyres close to wear limit

N/S/Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,139 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,252 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,041 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 25,153 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,888 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 20,874 miles

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 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)

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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Y968 LBM is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y968 LBM, 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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Y968 LBM is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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