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J12 MWC

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,297 mi
Last recorded108,297 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 MWC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2015 108,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits air leak (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported of (7.1.1)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 103,612 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml on

nearside rear exhaust support broken

slight rumble offside front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Nov 2014 103,608 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

eml on

nearside rear exhaust support broken

slight rumble offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2013 100,395 miles

n/s rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 2 Dec 2013 100,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,586 miles

both front bottom suspension joints worn

offside front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and nearside rear 3mm

Fail 21 Jun 2012 97,582 miles

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)

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

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

both front bottom suspension joints worn

offside front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm and nearside rear 3mm

Pass 23 May 2011 95,137 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

offside rear lower shock abs bush worn

slight lift in both front lower suspension joints

Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,168 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 91,165 miles

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

lift in both bottom joints

Pass 18 May 2009 75,048 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 75,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers judder accross screen slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,644 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 60,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,457 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 44,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres on legal limits.

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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J12 MWC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J12 MWC, 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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J12 MWC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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