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NL52 VTV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,922 mi
Last recorded123,922 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 VTV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 123,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened rear adjustable arm bushes rubber covers split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 123,521 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisey (2.6.2)

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

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

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

crash sensor on bumper fault

Fail 14 Sep 2017 123,521 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisey (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crash sensor on bumper fault

Pass 27 Sep 2016 122,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate n/s/f pressure pad in seat fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 122,704 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 122,704 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 121,928 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 19 Nov 2012 121,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 Nov 2011 117,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

electrical wiring fault at boot lock

idler pulley noisey aircon

n/s/r door seal leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2011 117,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 113,601 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 25 Nov 2010 113,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 2 Dec 2009 110,067 miles

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

advise airbag lamp illuminated

advise rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Nov 2009 109,987 miles

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

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

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

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

advise offside wiper slightly worn

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2008 106,094 miles

advise front wiper blades torn but still clearing windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2007 103,697 miles

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

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

advise airbag warning lamp on

Pass 6 Nov 2007 103,697 miles

advise airbag warning lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2006 99,728 miles

advise nearside front air bag warning lamp on

Fail 6 Nov 2006 99,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 99,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing to the outsides,running soft

minor power steering leak at tank

offside anf nearside front steering rack has end movement

under engine cover loose

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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NL52 VTV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NL52 VTV, 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 NL52 VTV registered?

NL52 VTV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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