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VN51 TVU

2002 Jaguar Xjr

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,691 mi
Last recorded124,691 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Xjr85,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 TVU
MakeJaguar
ModelXjr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 124,691 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 120,768 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 6 Jun 2023 119,866 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mountings worn

Undercarriage and components undersealed

Fail 5 Jun 2023 119,865 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine mil illuminted

Fuel pipes rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mountings worn

Undercarriage and components undersealed

Pass 31 May 2022 116,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 May 2022 116,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush worn off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 May 2021 112,796 miles

underside of the body covered in underseal

Fail 12 Mar 2021 112,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 108,391 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 107,003 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 105,058 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 100,700 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 100,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp has slight movement affecting aim

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn top to bottom slight play (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,276 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 97,611 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,646 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 93,483 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 88,444 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 84,325 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 79,801 miles

engine oil leak

play in o/s/r & n/s/r hubs

slight oil leak power steering pipe

Pass 3 Dec 2007 71,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,127 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,810 miles

front brakediscs lipped

front brakepads getting low

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjr?

Based on 83,224 MOT tests across 6,293 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
2,952
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,708
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,231
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 997
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 918
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VN51 TVU is a 2002 Jaguar Xjr in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Xjr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 85,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN51 TVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar Xjr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN51 TVU registered?

VN51 TVU is a 2002 Jaguar Xjr, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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