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RL51 BKA

2002 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,498 mi
Last recorded125,498 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 BKA
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 125,498 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level was very low -have added some

some damage to roadwheels

Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,439 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 103,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,894 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on

Fail 10 Jun 2015 94,894 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre very badly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,064 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

management lamp on

nearside parking brake cable displaced

washers leaking under bonnet

Fail 16 Jun 2014 78,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

management lamp on

nearside parking brake cable displaced

washers leaking under bonnet

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,018 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 68,017 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,414 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,716 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,646 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 52,373 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 48,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 47,564 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 47,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RL51 BKA is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RL51 BKA, 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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RL51 BKA is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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