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S30 DCL

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,817 mi
Last recorded120,817 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 DCL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 120,817 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 120,810 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 120,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 112,051 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 112,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 110,680 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 101,672 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,070 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,014 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,921 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,494 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,803 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 58,761 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 58,734 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,433 miles

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

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

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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S30 DCL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S30 DCL, 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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S30 DCL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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