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A3 VWV

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,623 mi
Last recorded59,623 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VWV
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 59,623 miles

sill have surface rust, under seal required

Pass 10 Aug 2018 58,029 miles

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

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

corrosion underbody

Fail 3 Aug 2018 58,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front flexible brake hose insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,180 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 56,180 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,589 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly ,, tracking required

Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,947 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 51,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,714 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,540 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 43,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,500 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 41,500 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Nov 2007 38,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,138 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 34,265 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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A3 VWV is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 74,279 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 X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 VWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 VWV registered?

A3 VWV is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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