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GX51 EPL

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,063 mi
Last recorded105,063 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EPL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 105,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,623 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 104,623 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2010 100,451 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES.

LIFT IN O/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER BALLJOINT.

O/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

WEAR IN N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER LOWER BUSH.

Pass 29 May 2010 100,451 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES.

LIFT IN O/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER BALLJOINT.

O/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

WEAR IN N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER LOWER BUSH.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 142,288 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 84,625 miles

Engine check light on

Handbrake lever high

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 84,615 miles

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

Engine check light on

Handbrake lever high

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,929 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GX51 EPL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 GX51 EPL, 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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GX51 EPL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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