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LJ51 FRX

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,747 mi
Last recorded137,747 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 FRX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 137,747 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner and outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

mil lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2017 131,906 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 130,021 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 130,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 126,141 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 126,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 121,220 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 116,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 112,809 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 112,809 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 107,644 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 107,644 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 102,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,423 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 98,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 93,998 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 89,099 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 83,959 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 FRX is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

LJ51 FRX is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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