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BP51 KNT

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,500 mi
Last recorded87,500 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 KNT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 87,496 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,830 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones all both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 70,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,018 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,227 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 27 Feb 2010 65,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 63,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,102 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 54,990 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 52,305 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 52,305 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,777 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 45,374 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 38,287 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 38,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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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BP51 KNT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP51 KNT, 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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BP51 KNT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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