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8646 KV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,551 mi
Last recorded172,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8646 KV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 172,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 171,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 168,322 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 166,264 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 166,202 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 164,241 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 162,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 162,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 160,422 miles

Battery lamp illuminated

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch lining loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 160,416 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery lamp illuminated

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wheel arch lining loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 157,429 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 157,429 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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8646 KV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 76,503 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 S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8646 KV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8646 KV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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