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FG51 XRO

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,087 mi
Last recorded115,087 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XRO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,087 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 115,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 106,858 miles

OSF tyre low in tread 2.4mm

Fail 23 Jan 2014 106,856 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Handbrake lever travel high

OSF tyre low in tread 2.4mm

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,800 miles

Bad surface corrosion front brake discs

Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear brake disc inner sides badly corroded and pitted

Slight play n/s front shocker lower bush

Fail 16 Oct 2012 106,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Bad surface corrosion front brake discs

Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear brake disc inner sides badly corroded and pitted

Slight play n/s front shocker lower bush

Pass 22 Aug 2011 105,444 miles

Car appears to have been stood and bad surface corrosion to surfaces

Slight play n/s front shocker lower bush

Fail 22 Aug 2011 105,444 miles

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

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

Car appears to have been stood and bad surface corrosion to surfaces

Slight play n/s front shocker lower bush

Pass 9 Aug 2010 99,671 miles

Slight play n/s front shocker lower bush

Fail 9 Aug 2010 99,671 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Slight play n/s front shocker lower bush

Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,981 miles

Front shock absorbers lower mounting bushes slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2008 83,641 miles

handbrake only just meets requirements

Fail 10 Jul 2008 83,641 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake only just meets requirements

Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,058 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,809 miles

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

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 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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FG51 XRO is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG51 XRO, 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 FG51 XRO registered?

FG51 XRO is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is FG51 XRO safe to buy?

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