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R40 OVB

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,149 mi
Last recorded76,149 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 OVB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 76,149 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 75,833 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 75,633 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,266 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 74,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,554 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 73,534 miles

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 outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 73,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,469 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear pipes and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to floor pan but is covered by undertrays not allowing inspection

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

Undertrays fitted

eml light on

Fail 1 Sep 2016 69,399 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear pipes and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to floor pan but is covered by undertrays not allowing inspection

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

Undertrays fitted

eml light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,432 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 62,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,982 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,980 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,474 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,822 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 42,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,728 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,849 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 24,907 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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R40 OVB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 76,503 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R40 OVB, 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 R40 OVB registered?

R40 OVB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is R40 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 OVB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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