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FN51 FXC

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,757 mi
Last recorded101,757 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 FXC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 101,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Offside rear brake slight bind.

Rear shock absorber lower bushes showing signs of wear.

Fail 6 May 2016 101,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Offside rear brake slight bind.

Rear shock absorber lower bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 22 May 2015 99,207 miles

All brakes should be checked and serviced.

Both rear shock lower bushes worn slightly.

Nearside rear lower bush/joint showing signs of wear.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 99,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

All brakes should be checked and serviced.

Both rear shock lower bushes worn slightly.

Nearside rear lower bush/joint showing signs of wear.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 94,886 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 94,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 90,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 84,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both handbrake cables rubbing on rear anti roll bar links and have worn

front brake pads below half worn

offside front metal brake pipe to flex hose rusty

Pass 4 May 2011 80,880 miles

brake pipe to offside front flex hose rusty

brake pipes pitted

rear handbrake cables rubbing on roll bar links

Fail 4 May 2011 80,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipe to offside front flex hose rusty

brake pipes pitted

rear handbrake cables rubbing on roll bar links

Pass 18 May 2010 75,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 71,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,325 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,761 miles

slight play in both rear lower shock absorber bushes

windscreen damaged in both swept areas

Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,731 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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FN51 FXC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN51 FXC, 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 FN51 FXC registered?

FN51 FXC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FN51 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 FXC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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