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RJ02 RDU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,100 mi
Last recorded135,100 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 RDU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 135,100 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 135,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 126,326 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 126,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewalls (been run flat)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 109,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded and rear handbrake pads low

all brake pipes corroded

cuts in sidewalls of n.s front and n.s rear tyres strong advise

e.m.l on

n.s rear exhaust clamp broken

slight play in n.s front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate slight damage

nearside rear tyre damage to sidewall/cut

Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 73,576 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 73,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,387 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 65,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,501 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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RJ02 RDU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ02 RDU, 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 RJ02 RDU registered?

RJ02 RDU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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