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GY51 RVJ

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,711 mi
Last recorded169,711 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 RVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 169,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 164,821 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 158,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear coassis corroded

both inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 154,887 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (along front chassis)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate faded

park brake lever ratchet intermitently faulty

rear subframe corroded

slight exhaust leak from both centre joints

Fail 30 Oct 2017 154,890 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch corroded (5.2.6)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (along front chassis)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate faded

park brake lever ratchet intermitently faulty

rear subframe corroded

slight exhaust leak from both centre joints

Fail 6 Oct 2017 154,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front floor pan corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 14 Oct 2016 149,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 149,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 147,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 147,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Oct 2014 143,087 miles

n/s rear brake binding (border pass).

Pass 7 Oct 2013 137,879 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2012 133,022 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 126,915 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 126,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 117,905 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 108,790 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 98,633 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 83,958 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 66,124 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 66,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 50,057 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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GY51 RVJ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GY51 RVJ, 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 GY51 RVJ registered?

GY51 RVJ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is GY51 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 RVJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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