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J300 AVR

2001 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,430 mi
Last recorded98,430 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 AVR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 98,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,163 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 92,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 85,539 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 85,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,259 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 66,053 miles

Coolant level low

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

Suspected coolant leak from behind osf inner wing

Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,328 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f tyres pershing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,274 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,491 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 35,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery failed during test, replaced with temporary secondhand battery, wrong type but secure, evidence of leakage from old battery

Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,418 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery failed during test, replaced with temporary secondhand battery, wrong type but secure, evidence of leakage from old battery

Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,072 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2009 25,904 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,939 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 20,694 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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J300 AVR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J300 AVR, 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 J300 AVR registered?

J300 AVR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is J300 AVR safe to buy?

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