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J266 UBE

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,992 mi
Last recorded178,992 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ266 UBE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 178,992 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 178,992 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 165,633 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 165,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 160,452 miles

traction control light lit

engine management light lit

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

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

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

advise tracking check

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 14 Jun 2010 160,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

advise tracking check

corrosion on brake pipes

engine management light lit

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

traction control light lit

Pass 1 Jun 2009 137,775 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

has the jaguar emblem (panther) on bonnet no sharp edges or danger to other road users and pedestrians.

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake disks fully due to back plates being fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 114,805 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 114,656 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 May 2007 77,440 miles

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 3 May 2007 77,440 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,468 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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J266 UBE is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J266 UBE, 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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J266 UBE is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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