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SD51 PGE

2001 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,898 mi
Last recorded86,898 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Xj79,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 PGE
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,898 miles

car heavily undersealed at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2018 86,890 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

car heavily undersealed at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 85,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,626 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering rack inner joints have slight free play, not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,626 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking above exhaust (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering rack inner joints have slight free play, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,201 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 76,155 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,635 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 12 Oct 2010 69,972 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,307 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 62,325 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 62,325 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,815 miles

front brake imbalance on mot legal limit 25%

Fail 11 Oct 2006 49,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake imbalance on mot legal limit 25%

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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SD51 PGE 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 70.6%.

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 SD51 PGE, 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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SD51 PGE is a 2001 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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