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FL51 VXK

2001 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,125 mi
Last recorded102,125 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VXK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 102,125 miles

Brake performance not tested test not done due to dangerous chassis leg fault (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment travel is excessive and nearside caliper is not being operated by the handbrake cable (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering rear chassis leg badly corroded and likely that wheel will detach from vehicle...o/s/r (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear arm inner rose bushes worn

all four shock absorbers are weak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 100,274 miles

all 4 shock absorbers weak

both rear arms rear inner rose bushes worn BORDERLINE

both rear chassis rails corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge BORDERLINE

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

travel on handbrake lever borderline

Fail 18 Sep 2017 100,274 miles

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

all 4 shock absorbers weak

both rear arms rear inner rose bushes worn BORDERLINE

both rear chassis rails corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge BORDERLINE

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

travel on handbrake lever borderline

Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,004 miles

slight damage to o/s/r bumper

slight play both rear upper arms

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,845 miles

REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

SOME PLAY IN REAR UPPER ARMS.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 92,845 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S INNER SILL (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded MAIN CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded MAIN CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES CRACKED.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,878 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded inner face

o/s/r outer and inner sill starting to corrode

slight play in top steering column bush

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 28 Oct 2014 89,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

o/s/r brake disc corroded inner face

slight play in top steering column bush

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,903 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 82,903 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 78,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,414 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED,WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,921 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 68,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,882 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 56,013 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,013 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,131 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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FL51 VXK is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FL51 VXK, 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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FL51 VXK is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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