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PY51 GVL

2002 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,252 mi
Last recorded142,252 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 GVL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 142,252 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 124,028 miles

Brake fluid low

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 124,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brake fluid low

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 115,975 miles

eng man light on

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 115,975 miles

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

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

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

eng man light on

front discs wearing thin

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2009 106,294 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 106,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 96,574 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 5 Nov 2008 96,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 23 Oct 2007 88,089 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 80,612 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 73,370 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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PY51 GVL is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PY51 GVL, 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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PY51 GVL is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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