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AA51 PAL

2001 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

64,631 mi
Last recorded64,631 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 PAL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 64,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 May 2025 60,413 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 56,822 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 56,811 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,785 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 55,782 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 55,749 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,576 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,676 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 53,676 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 52,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,563 miles

nearside rear upper suspension arm inner bush dust cover split

Fail 16 Aug 2018 51,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside rear upper suspension arm inner bush dust cover split

Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,443 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 29 Aug 2017 50,437 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

both rear tyres on 2mm

front brakes starting to bind

Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,725 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 48,725 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,615 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 44,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,873 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 42,873 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,689 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,822 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,277 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,776 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,177 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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AA51 PAL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AA51 PAL, 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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AA51 PAL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AA51 PAL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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