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2001 Jaguar Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 2001, based on 486 real MOT test results.

63.8%
Pass Rate
36.2%
Fail Rate
486
Total Tests
88,946
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Unclassified cars tested in 2001. Want to see how cars built in 2001 hold up over time?

View 2001 Jaguar Unclassified vintage page โ†’ (47.1% current pass rate)

2001 Jaguar Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 2001 Jaguar Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 63.8% based on 486 tests โ€” around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 88,946 miles on the odometer. With a 36.2% failure rate, the 2001 Unclassified is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2001 Jaguar Unclassified is Noise, emissions and leaks, responsible for 0.6% of failures. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs range from ยฃ100โ€“1,000+. Brakes is the second most common issue at 0.4%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 0.4%.

Top failures specific to 2001 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Noise, Emissions And Leaks0.6%3
2Brakes0.4%2
3Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment0.4%2
4Body, Chassis, Structure0.2%1
5Suspension0.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 88,946 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Noise, emissions and leaks0.07% per 10K miBrakes0.05% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.05% per 10K miBody & Structure0.02% per 10K miSuspension0.02% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Noise, emissions and leaks0.070.6%3
Brakes0.050.4%2
Lamps & Electrical0.050.4%2
Body & Structure0.020.2%1
Suspension0.020.2%1

Mileage Statistics

88,946
Mean
77,826
Median
61,735
25th Percentile
90,606
75th Percentile
4.07% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate โ€” accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2001 Jaguar Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 63.8% based on 486 tests โ€” around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 88,946 miles on the odometer. With a 36.2% failure rate, the 2001 Unclassified is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2001 Jaguar Unclassified, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to noise, emissions and leaks: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help. With an average mileage of 88,946 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Noise, emissions and leaks โ€” 0.6% of failures

Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 2001 Jaguar Unclassified models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: ยฃ100โ€“1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Brakes โ€” 0.4% of failures

Brakes issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2001 Jaguar Unclassified models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components โ€” any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: ยฃ150โ€“400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel โ€” if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment โ€” 0.4% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 2001 Jaguar Unclassified models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: ยฃ5โ€“50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light โ€” headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005โ€“2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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