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RG02 RVP

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,123 mi
Last recorded82,123 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 RVP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 82,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 81,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 79,509 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 73,569 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 68,045 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,060 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 66,050 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,773 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,670 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,599 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum ON MINIMUM (2.3.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,520 miles

nearside rear inner sill/box section corroding by subframe

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension joint cover damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2014 46,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension joint cover damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,539 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,527 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 27,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,767 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,611 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 12,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,494 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 7,550 miles

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

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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RG02 RVP is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RG02 RVP, 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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RG02 RVP is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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