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LR51 VJJ

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,605 mi
Last recorded149,605 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 149,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 145,355 miles

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

some play in nearside mcpherson strut lower bush

Pass 30 May 2014 141,018 miles

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

Oil leak

non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 30 May 2014 141,018 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 136,672 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror missing

parking brake lever grip insecure

up and down movement in steering column but not considered excessive

Pass 9 Jan 2013 134,339 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

non-obligatory mirror missing

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion-especially to brake components

slight deterioration to suspension etc

windscreen slightly grazed

Fail 8 Jan 2013 134,331 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

non-obligatory mirror missing

signs of standing-some perishing and corrosion-especially to brake components

slight deterioration to suspension etc

windscreen slightly grazed

Pass 5 Mar 2012 128,331 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

non-obligatory mirror missing

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -especially to brake components

windscreen slightly grazed

Fail 6 Jan 2012 128,331 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake calipers appear to be corroded away at banjo hose mounting areas

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -especially to brake components

windscreen slightly grazed

Pass 7 Feb 2011 122,986 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 122,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 122,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake discs worn and corrodin g-especially fronts

windscreen grazed

Fail 13 Jun 2009 108,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Screw in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 13 Jun 2009 108,214 miles

Screw in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,992 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 89,418 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 75,002 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 75,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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LR51 VJJ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LR51 VJJ, 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 LR51 VJJ registered?

LR51 VJJ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is LR51 VJJ safe to buy?

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