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RD51 RCD

2001 Jaguar Xj

Silver Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,138 mi
Last recorded109,138 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 RCD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 109,138 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,015 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,015 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 106,918 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 106,918 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,508 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 104,502 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 99,212 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 99,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 93,289 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,993 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside front tiebar

Fail 12 Nov 2008 84,993 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside front tiebar

Pass 12 Nov 2007 74,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 28 Sep 2005 61,828 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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RD51 RCD is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Silver with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RD51 RCD, 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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RD51 RCD is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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