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Y988 BBC

2001 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,383 mi
Last recorded148,383 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar X-type76,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 BBC
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,383 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded all over (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded all over (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 148,380 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear pipes (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded all over (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded all over (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 147,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 147,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 145,290 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 145,149 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 134,721 miles

ns sill corroded not within prescribed area

Fail 22 Mar 2012 134,721 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ns sill corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 30 Mar 2011 118,383 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 118,155 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs pitted

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 101,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight rubbing to both front brake flexy hoses

Fail 30 Mar 2010 101,370 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight rubbing to both front brake flexy hoses

Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,888 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 82,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,750 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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Y988 BBC is a 2001 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y988 BBC, 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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Y988 BBC is a 2001 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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