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RX02 OVT

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,042 mi
Last recorded98,042 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 OVT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2016 98,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,382 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 94,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 88,726 miles

Original undertrays still intact

Rear suspension prescribed areas corroded, none considered excessive

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 88,726 miles

Original undertrays still intact

Rear suspension prescribed areas corroded, none considered excessive

Pass 3 Dec 2013 81,819 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)

Play in offside rear lower suspension arm,outer bush, not considered to be excessive.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 81,795 miles

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

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

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)

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)

Play in offside rear lower suspension arm,outer bush, not considered to be excessive.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,772 miles

ABS warning is conventional brake warning lamp with exclamation mark in centre, checked correct with handbook & local Jaguar dealer.

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front tyres wearing edges.

Play found at offside rear shock absorber lower bush, not considered excessive.

Play found at offside rear suspension lower arm inner bush, not considered excessive.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,867 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 70,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 66,119 miles

Play in offside rear suspension, not considered excessive.

Rear brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Rear suspension prescribed areas lightly corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 62,730 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges but still serviceable over rest of tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,978 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 51,080 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,564 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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RX02 OVT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RX02 OVT, 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 RX02 OVT registered?

RX02 OVT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is RX02 OVT safe to buy?

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