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PL02 VVJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,148 mi
Last recorded107,148 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 VVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,148 miles

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

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2013 97,462 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 97,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,348 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 11 Aug 2011 71,769 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,504 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,481 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,146 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,301 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 32,683 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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PL02 VVJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 PL02 VVJ, 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

How do I check the history of PL02 VVJ?

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What year was PL02 VVJ registered?

PL02 VVJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 August 2002.

Is PL02 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL02 VVJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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