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RY02 FDL

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,115 mi
Last recorded96,115 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 FDL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,115 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 96,115 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 96,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,064 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 74,288 miles

Engine mangment light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,288 miles

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

Engine mangment light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,060 miles

both rear brake pads getting low

both rear brakes discs slightly corroded

o/s/r link bar top ball joint has slight free play

Pass 20 May 2011 62,555 miles

rear brake pads low!

Pass 21 May 2010 57,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,536 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,594 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,244 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 20,932 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)

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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RY02 FDL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RY02 FDL, 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 RY02 FDL registered?

RY02 FDL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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