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FN51 KXK

2001 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,221 mi
Last recorded107,221 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 KXK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2017 107,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (chalked up) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 97,206 miles

Car undersealed

Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,204 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sub frame severely corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,749 miles

R/n/s tyre wall cracking recommend replacing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,217 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,217 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,765 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 79,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 18 May 2012 70,193 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 70,193 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,083 miles

slight play at top of steering column

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,220 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 55,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded at o/s/f floorpan and o/s/r near fuel tank.

oil misting/weep from rear of gearbox area

slight play to n/s/f drop link upper joint.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,490 miles

hand brake very high

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 KXK is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN51 KXK, 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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FN51 KXK is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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