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GY51 XAE

2001 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,287 mi
Last recorded71,287 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 XAE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 71,287 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Highly recommend to fix it (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 69,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 67,268 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,045 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 65,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,196 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 58,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside rear suspension anti-roll bar link dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre inner edges worn to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside rear suspension drop link upper dust cover worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,498 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 53,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,490 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 49,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

coolant leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,504 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,856 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 43,856 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,972 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,406 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,520 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,787 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 18,872 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 18,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XAE is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XAE, 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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What year was GY51 XAE registered?

GY51 XAE is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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The MOT history for GY51 XAE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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