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YG51 TAS

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 TAS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 78,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from O/s manifold/catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,836 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,176 miles

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

slight corrosion to both front coil spring mounts

Fail 29 Sep 2017 70,176 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight corrosion to both front coil spring mounts

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,913 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 66,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear "A" frame (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,812 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear nail in tread

front inner wings corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,634 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 58,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,496 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,437 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,561 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)

advise offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

advise offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,183 miles

REAR TYRES LOW.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,129 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,690 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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YG51 TAS is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YG51 TAS, 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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YG51 TAS is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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