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AV51 RGU

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,110 mi
Last recorded148,110 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 RGU
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2015 148,110 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 141,999 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 141,995 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 135,816 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 135,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

eml on

Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,976 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 121,025 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 121,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

0/s/f bottom ball joint dust seal split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 112,275 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 112,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2009 104,851 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 98,532 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 98,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,389 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 83,273 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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AV51 RGU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV51 RGU, 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.

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AV51 RGU is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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