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RL51 HBU

2002 Jaguar X-type

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,960 mi
Last recorded70,960 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 HBU
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 70,960 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 66,894 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise both rear and n/s/f tyres have small cuts not quite reaching cords

advise child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of belt

advise n/s/f tyre worn on the edges

advise n/s/r shock damp

advise rear discs lipped pads low

strong advise o/s/r antiroll bar mount rubber worn

Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,048 miles

advise o/s/r tyre on 2mm on inner edge

strong advise handbrake almost at end of travel

Fail 12 Jan 2009 59,048 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front discs worn /lipped

advise o/s/r tyre on 2mm on inner edge

strong advise handbrake almost at end of travel

very strong advise front pads right on the limit at time of test 1.5mm

Pass 12 Jan 2008 49,694 miles

strong advise front pads very low discs worn

strong advise handbrake lever has excess travel

strong advise n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads low and discs ridged

Pass 12 Jan 2006 35,006 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 35,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HBU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HBU, 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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What year was RL51 HBU registered?

RL51 HBU is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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