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LB51 VVY

2001 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,185 mi
Last recorded130,185 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 VVY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2015 130,185 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 130,185 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2014
Pass 24 Jan 2013 193,134 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 115,311 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,440 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 4 Jan 2011 108,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,493 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 101,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 94,573 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 88,149 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 81,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 75,410 miles

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

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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LB51 VVY is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LB51 VVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB51 VVY registered?

LB51 VVY is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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