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A3 LXK

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,685 mi
Last recorded145,685 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LXK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 145,685 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 142,368 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake only just passed the efficiency test, passing on the minimum limit of 16%

Fail 21 Apr 2017 142,368 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded inner chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake only just passed the efficiency test, passing on the minimum limit of 16%

Pass 12 Apr 2016 141,332 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 141,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge and is heavily perished/splitting on the inner side wall

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 139,906 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 139,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 136,285 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 135,849 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes have play.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 128,124 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 122,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 112,455 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 104,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,460 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 80,978 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 73,349 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 65,680 miles

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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A3 LXK is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 81,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 LXK, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 LXK registered?

A3 LXK is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 May 2001.

Is A3 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 LXK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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