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SP02 LRL

2002 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 3248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,082 mi
Last recorded72,082 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xj75,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 LRL
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,082 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 72,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front 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 14 Apr 2016 63,943 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 63,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 60,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,098 miles

Both rear antiroll bar droplink bushes slightly perished

Both rear back boxes are slightly corroded

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel lines are slightly corroded no leaks

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

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

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

Oil just above the minimum

Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,743 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,555 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 48,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,045 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,010 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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SP02 LRL is a 2002 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 3,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 75,899 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 SP02 LRL, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SP02 LRL is a 2002 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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