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GF51 NKU

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,898 mi
Last recorded147,898 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 NKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 147,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded front to back (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded through (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Auxilary belt perished

Head lamps faded

Nearside Front Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Various signs of corrosion

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

coil spring corroded Both rear and different colours (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 147,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement void bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear , inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear ,inner and out sills (5.2.6)

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

Front brake slightly binding

Front offside and nearside head light aim slightly defused

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 143,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

screen scratched

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Fail 29 Nov 2016 142,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

screen scratched

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Pass 3 Dec 2015 133,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 4 Dec 2014 126,680 miles

screen scratched

Fail 3 Dec 2014 126,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

screen scratched

Pass 2 Dec 2013 118,303 miles

screen scrached

Fail 26 Nov 2013 118,256 miles

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

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

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 Rear 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

screen scrached

Pass 2 Oct 2012 112,254 miles

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

Front pads getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 109,824 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,777 miles

Nearside 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)

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 4 Oct 2010 99,777 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2009 92,478 miles

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

O/S/R seat belt trim broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2008 87,805 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 87,791 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise battery flat during mot

advise slight play in steering column

incorrect wiper blades fitted to vehicle

o/s/f lower ball joint becoming worn

safty catch on bonnet siezed

Fail 23 Nov 2007 83,933 miles

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

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

front screen scratched

Pass 23 Nov 2007 83,933 miles

front screen scratched

Pass 4 Nov 2006 77,234 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)

front wipers split and smearing slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2005 55,947 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2004 50,420 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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GF51 NKU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GF51 NKU, 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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GF51 NKU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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