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NJ02 PCO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,690 mi
Last recorded77,690 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 PCO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 77,690 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,551 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 76,550 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,175 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,744 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 73,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 70,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 67,224 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 67,224 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 62,802 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,293 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 49,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,135 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,862 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 34,862 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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NJ02 PCO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 76,503 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 NJ02 PCO, 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 24 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 NJ02 PCO registered?

NJ02 PCO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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