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S31 LHS

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,599 mi
Last recorded55,599 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 LHS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,599 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 55,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all of front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all of rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,665 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tie bar gaiters deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,743 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,844 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,162 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,780 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,079 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,958 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 61,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,289 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,014 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

slight knock from n/s o/s rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,629 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,671 miles

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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S31 LHS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S31 LHS, 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 S31 LHS registered?

S31 LHS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is S31 LHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 LHS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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