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R9 FRO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,257 mi
Last recorded111,257 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 FRO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 111,257 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,553 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 107,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,704 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 101,928 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 101,900 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 98,817 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 98,817 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 95,478 miles

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

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

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

air bags light staying on

engine light staying on

Fail 8 May 2012 95,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

air bags light staying on

engine light staying on

Pass 19 May 2011 91,005 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 May 2010 89,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,554 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 74,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 65,783 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 56,036 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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R9 FRO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R9 FRO, 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 R9 FRO registered?

R9 FRO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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