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Y972 TBJ

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,068 mi
Last recorded105,068 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 TBJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 105,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 101,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,163 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 97,434 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 97,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,878 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 89,874 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2010 79,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,129 miles

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

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded & slightly loose

Fail 3 Apr 2009 76,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded & slightly loose

Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,966 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 70,966 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,160 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 61,829 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,829 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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Y972 TBJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver 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 Y972 TBJ, 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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Y972 TBJ is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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