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A3 VHP

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,707 mi
Last recorded39,707 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VHP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 39,707 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2020 39,590 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 39,590 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Fail 17 Jun 2019 39,125 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,992 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,304 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,519 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,416 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 33,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,946 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,866 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,264 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,135 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,867 miles

offside rear inner face of brake disc pitted but not on brake pad surface

Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,246 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 VHP is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

A3 VHP is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is A3 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VHP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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