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B3 BRL

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,359 mi
Last recorded164,359 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BRL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 164,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 162,123 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 May 2013 162,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 152,567 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 152,571 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 141,482 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 129,190 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 129,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 117,190 miles

o/side rear shock absorber slight oil mist

Fail 1 Sep 2008 117,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/side rear shock absorber slight oil mist

Pass 29 Aug 2007 105,049 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 94,068 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 89,416 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edges

unable to see brake pads

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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B3 BRL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B3 BRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B3 BRL?

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What year was B3 BRL registered?

B3 BRL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is B3 BRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 BRL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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