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RX51 VXN

2001 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,581 mi
Last recorded125,581 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xjr88,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 VXN
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 125,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear sills corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 125,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 125,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,013 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 124,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 123,049 miles

Front floor pans corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 119,701 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 116,760 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front floors slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2018 116,755 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front floors slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2017 113,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front floors slight corrosion

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2016 109,493 miles

engine light

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,203 miles

both front inner wheel arches slight corrosion

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2014 99,203 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both front inner wheel arches slight corrosion

both rear tyres wearing low

both rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 91,530 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion to near side front chassis leg.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,114 miles

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

N/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

O/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,114 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

O/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 72,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 62,263 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,384 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 48,564 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,462 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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RX51 VXN is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 88,522 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 Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 VXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RX51 VXN is a 2001 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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