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LY51 MKU

2001 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,812 mi
Last recorded92,812 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 MKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 92,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 87,552 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,057 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 86,057 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,206 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 79,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 72,889 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,722 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 67,722 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 63,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,303 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 59,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,633 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,982 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,628 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,425 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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LY51 MKU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Grey 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 LY51 MKU, 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 LY51 MKU registered?

LY51 MKU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 November 2001.

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