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VU56 XRN

2006 Jaguar X-type

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,085 mi
Last recorded168,085 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Jaguar X-type86,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 XRN
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 168,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both reg plates poor cond

corrosion on fuel pipes

front brake hoses poor condition

heavy corrosion on , both rear inner sills , rear chassis legs, floor to sills , rear trailing arm mounts , both sub frames , front lower arms , front under arches , o/s/o sill , all rear suspension components.

o/s/f drop link boot perished

Pass 2 Oct 2023 167,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 166,282 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 166,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear upper arms poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2021 165,519 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

n/s/f tyre perished 225/45/17w

Fail 30 Sep 2021 165,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

n/s/f tyre perished 225/45/17w

Pass 15 Sep 2020 164,573 miles

engine covers,under-trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

front and rear number plates

nearside front tyre perished and worn

Fail 9 Sep 2020 164,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside front brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside rear brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating offside front brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating offside rear brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside rear inner position light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers,under-trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

front and rear number plates

nearside front tyre perished and worn

offside rear anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover

Pass 23 Sep 2019 163,768 miles

engine covers,under-trays and outer sill covers fitted

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

offside rear tyre in tread perished

Pass 25 Sep 2018 163,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 163,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 162,273 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 160,280 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 160,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 158,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 146,438 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 129,499 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 112,625 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,556 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,386 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,099 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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VU56 XRN is a 2006 Jaguar X-type in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 86,173 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 VU56 XRN, 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 20 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU56 XRN registered?

VU56 XRN is a 2006 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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