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S27 DNJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,202 mi
Last recorded136,202 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 DNJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 136,202 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill not welded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill not welded (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside sill covers fitted

Offside sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 134,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

various under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 132,246 miles

Nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside mirror glass discoloured

Rear anti roll bars corroded

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and signs of heat on offside rear

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear pads wearing thin

Signs of corrosion in places

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 132,246 miles

Nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside mirror glass discoloured

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

Rear anti roll bars corroded

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and signs of heat on offside rear

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear pads wearing thin

Signs of corrosion in places

Stop lamp not working Nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 131,508 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 131,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 127,430 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 123,082 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 117,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 117,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 109,539 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 109,539 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 104,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 96,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 91,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 83,811 miles

front discs worn with lip close to limit

nail o/s rear tyre

play n.s front hub close t o limits

play starting in adjustable top/column

soft brake pedal

unable to view pads fully

Fail 1 Sep 2008 83,811 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn with lip close to limit

nail o/s rear tyre

play n.s front hub close t o limits

play starting in adjustable top/column

soft brake pedal

unable to view pads fully

Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,087 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 63,081 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front brake flexi pipes tight on full lock play starting n/s/front hub also slight in both rear

Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,254 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 43,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S27 DNJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S27 DNJ, 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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S27 DNJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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