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RX51 VXV

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,871 mi
Last recorded67,871 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 VXV
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 67,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 67,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres slight worn on inner edges

Nearside rear close to wear bars

Pass 11 Feb 2022 62,584 miles

Rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 3 Feb 2021 57,316 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 1 Feb 2021 57,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,487 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2018 47,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,241 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,490 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,336 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,353 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,280 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 132,644 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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RX51 VXV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RX51 VXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 VXV registered?

RX51 VXV is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 VXV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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