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AV51 VDL

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,701 mi
Last recorded102,701 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VDL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,701 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 101,417 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 95,411 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 95,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55zr16 (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre heavily worn on edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,398 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 83,218 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 77,737 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 72,606 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 72,216 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 68,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 68,854 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 VDL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 VDL registered?

AV51 VDL is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is AV51 VDL safe to buy?

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