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RY02 WLU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,560 mi
Last recorded118,560 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 WLU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 118,560 miles

Brake pedal still slightly spongy

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

Nearside front fog light damaged

Offside front steel brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Offside front tyre split around outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Small cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 15 Dec 2011 118,558 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside front steel brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Offside front tyre split around outer sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Small cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2010 110,117 miles

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 22 Dec 2010 110,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,945 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 99,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 65,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,469 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 75,262 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,150 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 59,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front 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 WLU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RY02 WLU, 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 RY02 WLU registered?

RY02 WLU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is RY02 WLU safe to buy?

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