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LJ51 FRO

2001 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,294 mi
Last recorded125,294 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 FRO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 125,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill to floor ( But plastic trim fitted to sill may be excessive corrosion underneath trim ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Section to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front and Rear seat belt mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill to floor ( But plastic trim fitted to sill may be excessive corrosion underneath trim ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Section to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front and Rear seat belt mounts (outer sill ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged Both cables fouling on suspension (anti roll bar) (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill to floor ( But plastic trim fitted to sill may be excessive corrosion underneath trim ) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (both h\lamps) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 121,333 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 121,333 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 118,242 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,789 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,432 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 113,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,023 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 108,150 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 108,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,501 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 84,499 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 82,527 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 82,526 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,486 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,108 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 58,123 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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LJ51 FRO is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ51 FRO, 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 LJ51 FRO registered?

LJ51 FRO is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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