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Y988 SGV

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,453 mi
Last recorded139,453 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 SGV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 139,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bodywork within 30cm of subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front stone chip to windscreen

Offside Rear Outer body /wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play play at maximum limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 139,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 132,097 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 124,958 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 120,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (strong advisory (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (strong advisory (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,334 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 117,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 113,604 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Above the upper strut attachment (both sides) (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 111,441 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,396 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 102,949 miles

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

os & ns front inner wings corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,675 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

Pass 6 Jul 2013 95,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,940 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 86,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 23 Jul 2011 86,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 80,674 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 80,549 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,447 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,205 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 59,919 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,323 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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Y988 SGV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y988 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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Y988 SGV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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