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AM02 VBL

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,628 mi
Last recorded87,628 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VBL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,628 miles

Front Registration plate damaged.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,369 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 65,546 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full in section of underside of car

Pass 10 May 2016 59,776 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 59,776 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 58,551 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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,484 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 54,484 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,954 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,887 miles

offside rear handbrake cable sheath worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,560 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 340,976 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,985 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,337 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 21,183 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,746 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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AM02 VBL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AM02 VBL, 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 AM02 VBL registered?

AM02 VBL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is AM02 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 VBL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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