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SJ51 MVL

2002 Jaguar X-type

Green Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,571 mi
Last recorded136,571 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 MVL
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 136,571 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 126,982 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 126,982 miles

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 117,514 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2014 117,514 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 109,936 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 99,820 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 90,746 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 90,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 82,074 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 81,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,712 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,719 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 62,719 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,674 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,629 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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SJ51 MVL is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 74,279 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 X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ51 MVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ51 MVL is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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