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R33 RHC

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,396 mi
Last recorded87,396 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 RHC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,396 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 87,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,989 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 75,989 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 73,101 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 64,839 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 64,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 52,976 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 52,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,844 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,756 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,987 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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R33 RHC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R33 RHC, 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 R33 RHC registered?

R33 RHC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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The MOT history for R33 RHC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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