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BK51 NLU

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,834 mi
Last recorded157,834 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 NLU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 157,834 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 155,772 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 153,510 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 153,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 151,758 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 151,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 149,450 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 149,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 146,526 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 146,444 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 144,005 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 143,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 132,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 132,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 130,611 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 126,747 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 124,249 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 117,177 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 105,356 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 105,356 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)

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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BK51 NLU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BK51 NLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK51 NLU registered?

BK51 NLU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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