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YH51 JHU

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,236 mi
Last recorded88,236 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 JHU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,236 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 88,186 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 86,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 84,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,231 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 78,583 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 78,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 78,568 miles

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

nails in n s r tyre,oil leak on n s r drive shaft seal

Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,912 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 64,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine management light staying on on dash

one high level stop lamp bulb inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,083 miles

engine management light staying on on dash

one high level stop lamp bulb inoperative

Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,627 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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YH51 JHU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH51 JHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH51 JHU registered?

YH51 JHU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is YH51 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 JHU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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