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BG51 RCY

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,508 mi
Last recorded49,508 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RCY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 49,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 47,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 47,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 45,578 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 45,576 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose needs securing correctly (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear wishbone bushes perishing to be monitored

handbrake movement high, needs adjusting but passed brake reading

Pass 2 Jan 2018 42,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 39,895 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 37,650 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,788 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 35,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,405 miles

all rear suspension rubber gatters slight split but keeping grease in

Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,631 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 21,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,304 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 18,899 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,707 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,391 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 13,998 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 12,863 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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BG51 RCY is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG51 RCY, 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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BG51 RCY is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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