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BJ51 OBR

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,176 mi
Last recorded48,176 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 OBR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,748 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,717 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 45,717 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,439 miles

headlamp lenes in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,243 miles

all tyres on legal limits

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,323 miles

front tyres just legal

Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,473 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,704 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,673 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

Pass 20 Sep 2005 14,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 OBR is a 2001 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 92.3%.

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 OBR, 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 BJ51 OBR registered?

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

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