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P555 SSY

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,026 mi
Last recorded92,026 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 SSY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 92,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,321 miles

offside steering rack inner joint worn

Fail 6 Dec 2016 91,321 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,019 miles

after market exhaust fitted

offside steering rack bushes worn

offside steering rack inner joint worn

Fail 12 Dec 2015 88,011 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,298 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on the insides

Fail 18 Oct 2014 85,279 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on the insides

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,262 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,793 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,583 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front trackrod has slight play

Offside front trackrod has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,261 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 69,259 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,009 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,216 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 54,206 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,419 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 21,199 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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P555 SSY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P555 SSY, 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 P555 SSY registered?

P555 SSY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 December 2002.

Is P555 SSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 SSY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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