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NJ52 SHV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,296 mi
Last recorded165,296 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 SHV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2016 165,296 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

battery warning light illuminated on instrument display

both front brake discs wearing thin

evidence of missfire on engine

evidence of oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

unable to carry out full inspection of underside components due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 161,879 miles

vehicle has oil protection sprayed to the underside

Pass 5 Dec 2013 159,111 miles

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

slight water leak from header tank

Fail 2 Dec 2013 158,939 miles

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

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

slight water leak from header tank

Pass 19 Dec 2012 154,170 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 154,165 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 151,050 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 146,658 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 141,465 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 132,456 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 132,364 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 114,591 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 114,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 96,089 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 154,636 miles

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

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

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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NJ52 SHV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ52 SHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ52 SHV registered?

NJ52 SHV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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