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BP02 RLP

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,070 mi
Last recorded158,070 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 RLP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 158,070 miles

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

Nearside Front shock has reduced damping action.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ferule/banjo joint at caliper. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ferule/banjo joint at caliper. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub mounting bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 158,059 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides. (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub mounting bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides. (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front shock has reduced damping action.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ferule/banjo joint at caliper. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ferule/banjo joint at caliper. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub mounting bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 156,222 miles

o/s/f door mirror discoloured

oil leak

rear tyres just on limits

Fail 10 Aug 2016 155,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

o/s/f door mirror discoloured

oil leak

rear tyres just on limits

Pass 11 Aug 2015 149,222 miles

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

Nearside Wiper blade split but still clearing screen.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak.

Small chip in windscreen.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 140,091 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn out on inner edges

nearside rear damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2014 140,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn out on inner edges

nearside rear damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2013 125,485 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 125,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre starting to split in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2012 110,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2012 110,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2011 94,875 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 94,390 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 89,585 miles

n/s/f lower shocker mounting worn

n/s/f wheel bearing small amount of play

o/s/r drop link worn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 77,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

large nail in n/s front tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2008 77,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

large nail in n/s front tyre

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2007 68,514 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 68,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,119 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 50,253 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BP02 RLP is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BP02 RLP, 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.

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BP02 RLP is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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