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Y981 UGW

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,137 mi
Last recorded96,137 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 UGW
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 96,137 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 94,777 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 93,215 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,637 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,409 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 90,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,308 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,189 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 85,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,739 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 80,901 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the edges.

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit. (1.6mm)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 74,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 65,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,095 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,666 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,574 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Apr 2008 42,027 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 42,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 36,785 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,527 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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Y981 UGW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y981 UGW, 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 Y981 UGW registered?

Y981 UGW is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y981 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y981 UGW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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