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R31 RAA

2004 Jaguar X-type

Grey Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,425 mi
Last recorded121,425 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Jaguar X-type85,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 RAA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2024 121,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (seat belt mount to seat) within 30cm of front seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms/trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all points and bushes perished/cracking (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody general corrosion including sills inner and outer

Pass 17 Aug 2023 115,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,419 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 114,416 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 113,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,691 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 112,679 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,666 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 108,719 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil level below minimum

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,175 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 84,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,259 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 64,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,037 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 56,037 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,759 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 47,098 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,825 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 36,587 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,587 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,197 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,219 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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R31 RAA is a 2004 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 85,546 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 R31 RAA, 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 22 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 R31 RAA registered?

R31 RAA is a 2004 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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