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AL51 YYY

2002 Jaguar S-type

Purple Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,681 mi
Last recorded146,681 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 YYY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 146,681 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 229,505 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 140,017 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,598 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 135,743 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 132,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 129,936 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front wipers splitting

Nearside Front foglight inop

Nearside Front washer slightly blocked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted under vehicle

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2015 120,323 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 120,248 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 113,654 miles

Oil Level on Minimum!!

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 113,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil Level on Minimum!!

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 107,628 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 107,565 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,768 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 100,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 91,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 80,146 miles

1/ REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY AND PADS VERY LOW 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW 3/ O/S/R TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,210 miles

N/S/R exhaust silencer union abit loose (Clamp broken)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,816 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 49,816 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f wiper blade split at one end

Pass 6 Jan 2006 44,377 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 42,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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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AL51 YYY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Purple with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AL51 YYY, 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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What year was AL51 YYY registered?

AL51 YYY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is AL51 YYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 YYY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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