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S300 DLS

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 DLS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,423 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 93,423 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 86,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high Lens deteriorated, resulting in poor beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 86,361 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Lens deteriorated, resulting in poor beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber lower bushing has slight play

Fail 21 Jul 2018 86,277 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits LAMBDA READING HIGH (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,071 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 78,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,693 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,729 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,611 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,827 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,753 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011

long travel on handbrake

play in o/s/r antiroll bar d mount

Fail 12 Oct 2011

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

long travel on handbrake

play in o/s/r antiroll bar d mount

Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,322 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 47,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2008 46,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 45,165 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S300 DLS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S300 DLS, 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 S300 DLS registered?

S300 DLS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is S300 DLS safe to buy?

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