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YR51 VWJ

2001 Jaguar X-type

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,967 mi
Last recorded128,967 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar X-type76,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 128,967 miles

Both outer cills have corrosion on the outer skins the cills are also covered buy plastic

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

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

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub frame has corosion

Pass 22 Jan 2016 122,571 miles

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

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

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 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 20 Feb 2015 114,176 miles

engine management light on!

Fail 20 Feb 2015 114,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

engine management light on!

Fail 16 Jan 2015 114,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

eml on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 110,269 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 106,671 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 103,070 miles

surface corrosion to offside and nearside sills

Pass 13 Jan 2011 159,249 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 159,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,812 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 89,488 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Fail 9 Dec 2008 89,395 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Pass 10 Dec 2007 85,629 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 85,627 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 85,459 miles

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

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

Front brake pads are getting fairly low

Offside front tyre is badly worn on inner shoulder (going bald).

Rear brake pads are low

Pass 9 Jun 2006 61,875 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 61,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 57,466 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 57,420 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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YR51 VWJ is a 2001 Jaguar X-type in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR51 VWJ, 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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What year was YR51 VWJ registered?

YR51 VWJ is a 2001 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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