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LJ51 MVZ

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,767 mi
Last recorded94,767 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 MVZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 94,767 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 88,292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 88,292 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Reflector (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2015 84,729 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 80,986 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 80,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,516 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 74,896 miles

Oil leak under engine

near side rear exhaust corroded

off side front pipe starting to rust

steerting wheel key lock not engaging

Fail 14 May 2012 74,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak under engine

near side rear exhaust corroded

off side front pipe starting to rust

steerting wheel key lock not engaging

Pass 10 May 2011 70,578 miles

engine oil leaks around sump area (oily) !!!!

nearside front tyre on 3.5mm ttead depth !!!

nearside rear exhaust section support bracket corrode & off !!!

offside rear indicator lightly faded up !!!

Pass 20 May 2010 65,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2009 61,466 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 57,906 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 57,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,249 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 48,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 MVZ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MVZ, 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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LJ51 MVZ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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