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L555 SMG

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,344 mi
Last recorded150,344 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 SMG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 150,344 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 150,339 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 134,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 114,661 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

front & rear brake discs are slightly worn

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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L555 SMG is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L555 SMG, 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 L555 SMG registered?

L555 SMG is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is L555 SMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 SMG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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