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A9 VRP

2003 Jaguar X-type

Black Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,808 mi
Last recorded187,808 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar X-type73,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 VRP
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2019 187,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2017 178,428 miles

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

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

near side front floorpan slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 176,898 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f floorpan slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 176,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 169,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 145,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 150,501 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 146,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 138,502 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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge and on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 22 Sep 2010 130,155 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 130,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 114,246 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 98,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 81,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 62,367 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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A9 VRP is a 2003 Jaguar X-type in Black with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 73,025 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A9 VRP, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 VRP is a 2003 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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