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RT51 DAD

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

190,876 mi
Last recorded190,876 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT51 DAD
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 190,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 186,473 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s inner and outer sills various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 Jan 2024 183,103 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 179,352 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 173,856 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Inner Boot. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 169,991 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 169,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 162,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing slightly corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 162,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 157,299 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 157,299 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 150,251 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 150,251 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 143,903 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 137,665 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 137,665 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 132,263 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 124,959 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 124,959 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 117,025 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 117,026 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,208 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 103,208 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 95,499 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,370 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 79,285 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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RT51 DAD is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RT51 DAD, 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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RT51 DAD is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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