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RN02 MRV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,513 mi
Last recorded246,513 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 MRV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 246,513 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/s/r sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 242,753 miles

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 232,072 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 229,792 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes both sides to hubs. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor both sides. (2.4.A.3)

engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 223,881 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides --- rear lower arms ---- outer bushes ( connecting to hub) (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 220,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 212,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2013 204,258 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 196,066 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 196,063 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner surface

Pass 9 Jun 2011 188,164 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2010 183,022 miles

rear disc inner faces very rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2009 177,164 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 156,476 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 156,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 132,670 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 107,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 82,453 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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RN02 MRV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RN02 MRV, 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 RN02 MRV registered?

RN02 MRV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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