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FA51 YRY

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,221 mi
Last recorded159,221 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YRY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2009 159,221 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 157,545 miles

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

free play o/s of steering rack

front to rear brake pipes corroded

may have oil leak on steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2007 157,519 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to open fuel flap from outside of vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2007 157,376 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 128,276 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 100,621 miles

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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FA51 YRY is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FA51 YRY, 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 FA51 YRY registered?

FA51 YRY is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is FA51 YRY safe to buy?

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