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BJ51 OBP

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,357 mi
Last recorded124,357 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 OBP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 124,357 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 124,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall ,,,tyre getting low (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,284 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 121,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 115,382 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 109,436 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,677 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 101,026 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear exhaust mount loose

o/s front bumper

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/front iner wing and body damage

Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,278 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,097 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 65,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2006 56,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,988 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BJ51 OBP is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ51 OBP, 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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BJ51 OBP is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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