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LN51 VCM

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,085 mi
Last recorded110,085 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VCM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 110,085 miles

Front to rear brake pipes rusty x 2

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished on outter and inner wall

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,222 miles

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

all rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion and covered in grease

both rear panard rods dust gatters are deteriated but still stopping ingress of dirt

Fail 15 Mar 2019 104,222 miles

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion and covered in grease

both rear panard rods dust gatters are deteriated but still stopping ingress of dirt

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,035 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 97,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,620 miles

N/S/R exhaust box mounting

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,147 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 83,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,643 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,912 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 64,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,724 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,056 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 52,056 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,080 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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LN51 VCM is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LN51 VCM, 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 LN51 VCM registered?

LN51 VCM is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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