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RK52 OER

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,085 mi
Last recorded103,085 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 OER
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 103,085 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 103,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 97,346 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

the n/s head lamp aim has passed mot but may require attention

Fail 4 Nov 2017 97,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2016 91,520 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 87,510 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 83,920 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,911 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 128,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,739 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 72,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 72,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,220 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testaable items/areas

Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,198 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testaable items/areas

Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,918 miles

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

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

protective covers fitted on underside of engine and centre of vechicle restricting inspections of testable items

Fail 19 Oct 2010 64,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

protective covers fitted on underside of engine and centre of vechicle restricting inspections of testable items

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,657 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,429 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,383 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,887 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 26,292 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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RK52 OER is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK52 OER, 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 RK52 OER registered?

RK52 OER is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is RK52 OER safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 OER shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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