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NJ51 XWB

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,575 mi
Last recorded113,575 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 XWB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 109,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,973 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,804 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,677 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,519 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both hand brake cables fouling arb links

some brake pipes pited

steering lock does not engage

Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,510 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both hand brake cables fouling arb links

some brake pipes pited

steering lock does not engage

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,259 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 77,246 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,418 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 111,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,578 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 54,571 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,693 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

covers fitted preventing full inspection of brake pipes

rear brake hoses have slightly corroded pipework

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,743 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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NJ51 XWB 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ51 XWB, 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 NJ51 XWB registered?

NJ51 XWB is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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