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AM51 ELS

2001 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,757 mi
Last recorded150,757 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar X-type76,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 ELS
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 150,757 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2016 150,757 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2015 148,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 148,248 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 143,705 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 143,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 140,732 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 140,718 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

under side needs oiling

Pass 3 Mar 2012 137,155 miles

rear calipers not on return stops/under side of car needs oiling.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 131,559 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 131,428 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

under side of car needs oiling

Pass 5 Jan 2010 123,370 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 120,274 miles

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

n/s/r light lense has been repaired with tape

Fail 11 Feb 2009 193,560 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r light lense has been repaired with tape

Pass 27 Nov 2008 119,954 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

nearside rear light lense repaired with lense repair tape

nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to unbond

offside front anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint and upper gaiter split

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Nov 2008 119,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to unbond

offside front anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint and upper gaiter split

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2007 113,182 miles

Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

Brake pads not checked

Brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

Chip in windscreen

Handbrake travel high

n/s trailing arm bush starting to unbond

Pass 5 Sep 2006 110,309 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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AM51 ELS is a 2001 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 76,537 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 AM51 ELS, 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 25 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 AM51 ELS registered?

AM51 ELS is a 2001 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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