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Y987 SGV

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,108 mi
Last recorded93,108 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 SGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 93,108 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 91,837 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,245 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,795 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 84,634 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 84,632 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 84,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill holed

underside corrosion

Fail 3 May 2019 84,291 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wings (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner sill holed

underside corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,284 miles

osf inner wing holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,498 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine mil on

o/s and n/s front inner wings/chassis undersealed preventing an accurate asessment of condition

underbody corroding in parts

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,033 miles

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

engine mil on

underbody corroding in parts

Fail 10 Mar 2014 83,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine mil on

underbody corroding in parts

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,788 miles

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)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 81,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 80,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,417 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,799 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,385 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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Y987 SGV 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 81.8%.

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 Y987 SGV, 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 Y987 SGV registered?

Y987 SGV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y987 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y987 SGV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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