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Y978 DGK

2001 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,152 mi
Last recorded122,152 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Jaguar X-type76,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 DGK
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 122,152 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre close to edge

rear anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 117,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 117,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 110,681 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

E.M.LIGHT ON HEADLIGHT STALK DEFECTIVE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2009 110,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

E.M.LIGHT ON HEADLIGHT STALK DEFECTIVE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 102,054 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 79,172 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 79,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,636 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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Y978 DGK is a 2001 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 76,537 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 Y978 DGK, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y978 DGK is a 2001 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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