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AY51 VFC

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,693 mi
Last recorded111,693 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 VFC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 111,693 miles

corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 111,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,157 miles

very corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,069 miles

Front brake discs have slight lip

Headlamps deteriorated

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

n/s/r and o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 102,915 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 100,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,051 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,104 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,721 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 59,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,106 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,567 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,106 miles

slight leak both front shocks

slight lift o/s/f lower ball joint

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,934 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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AY51 VFC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY51 VFC, 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 AY51 VFC registered?

AY51 VFC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is AY51 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 VFC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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