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RV52 WDY

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,823 mi
Last recorded178,823 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 WDY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 178,823 miles

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

surfsce corrosion nearside and offside rear chassis and inner sills

Pass 30 Aug 2013 175,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides inner sills rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2013 175,338 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 170,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 163,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2010 157,259 miles

advise o/s/r link rod slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2009 142,189 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 125,042 miles

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)

advise slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 25 Jun 2008 125,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 105,482 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 105,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 97,034 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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RV52 WDY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV52 WDY, 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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RV52 WDY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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