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J12 TOV

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,277 mi
Last recorded135,277 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 TOV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 135,277 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 131,981 miles

bonnet secondary catch sticking

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside front brake pipe and ferrule slightly corroded

slight play in nearside rear shock absorber lower bush

Fail 11 Jan 2013 131,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet secondary catch sticking

brake fluid reservoir on minimum

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside front brake pipe and ferrule slightly corroded

slight play in nearside rear shock absorber lower bush

Pass 17 Jan 2012 125,250 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 120,351 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 120,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 113,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 101,122 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 101,117 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 89,039 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 89,034 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,976 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 68,743 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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J12 TOV is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TOV, 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 J12 TOV registered?

J12 TOV is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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