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YY 15

2001 Jaguar Xjr

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

149,550 mi
Last recorded149,550 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xjr88,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY 15
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 149,550 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 144,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 140,850 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 135,483 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 130,198 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 126,571 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,367 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 123,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,697 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Rear Tyre cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply chords

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 121,696 miles

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings "Where marked" (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Rear Tyre cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply chords

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 120,239 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 119,059 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 118,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 117,795 miles

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

both front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2011 116,425 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 116,424 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 112,534 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Nov 2009 98,939 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre srubbing inner edge

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2008 86,085 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 62,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in nsf sidewall,no cords evident

rear discs lipped

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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YY 15 is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 88,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY 15, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY 15 is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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