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RV51 FNN

2001 Jaguar Xj

Blue Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,297 mi
Last recorded19,297 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FNN
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 19,297 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 19,297 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill

Pass 22 Feb 2022 19,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2021 19,179 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 18,733 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front brake binding slightly on free wheel

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 May 2019 18,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front brake binding slightly on free wheel

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 18,143 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 18,139 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2017 17,409 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,764 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2014 16,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,978 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 13,509 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 12,972 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 11,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,322 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 7,788 miles

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

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

nail embedded in osf tyre

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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RV51 FNN is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV51 FNN, 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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What year was RV51 FNN registered?

RV51 FNN is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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