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GJ51 GBO

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,442 mi
Last recorded119,442 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 GBO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 119,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 116,660 miles

I ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK SO THE MOT COULD BE DONE

NSR TYRE PRESSURE LOOKS LOW

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 19 Sep 2011 116,660 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

I ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK SO THE MOT COULD BE DONE

NSR TYRE PRESSURE LOOKS LOW

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 16 Sep 2010 112,700 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 112,700 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses poor

nearside front side dim

Fail 17 Sep 2009 107,440 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 17 Sep 2009 107,440 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Sep 2008 102,343 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 97,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 92,045 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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GJ51 GBO is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ51 GBO, 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 GJ51 GBO registered?

GJ51 GBO is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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