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SAM 3

2001 Jaguar Xk

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,371 mi
Last recorded46,371 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xk53,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 3
MakeJaguar
ModelXk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 46,371 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 46,371 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 45,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside pitted , scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside pitted , scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 45,907 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside pitted , scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside pitted , scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,851 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

long brake pedal travel

Fail 9 Feb 2016 45,845 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

long brake pedal travel

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,837 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 45,837 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

drivers sun visor adrift

Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 44,472 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,453 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 43,731 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,852 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xk?

Based on 156,752 MOT tests across 11,610 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
2,593
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
11,610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,872
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,213
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 976
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 839
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 762
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SAM 3 is a 2001 Jaguar Xk in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Xk models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 53,813 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 Xk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,872 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SAM 3, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xk typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Xk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SAM 3 is a 2001 Jaguar Xk, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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