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S3 OPW

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,066 mi
Last recorded167,066 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 OPW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 167,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 163,042 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 162,987 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

e.m.l on

rear discs

sill covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 157,538 miles

Rear discs

eml on

Fail 11 Sep 2018 157,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear discs

eml on

Pass 11 Sep 2017 151,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

e.m.l on

Fail 4 Sep 2017 151,959 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x3 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

e.m.l on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 145,466 miles

Rear pads

eml on

engine cover under the engine fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 145,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear pads

eml on

engine cover under the engine fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 139,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l on

Pass 2 Sep 2014 134,935 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 124,481 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 120,468 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 120,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 115,169 miles

nearside rear tyre worn out on inner edge. 235/50/17 w

Pass 22 Jun 2009 109,481 miles

235/50/17

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear droplink has slight play

offside rear droplink has slight play

oil level was low topped up 2 litres

Pass 24 Jun 2008 103,828 miles

nearside front tyre on 2 mm on inner edge

offside front tyre on 2 mm on inner edge

tyre size 235/50/17

Fail 24 Jun 2008 103,828 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre on 2 mm on inner edge

offside front tyre on 2 mm on inner edge

tyre size 235/50/17

Pass 21 Jun 2007 96,335 miles

advise rear bumper damage

Fail 21 Jun 2007 96,335 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise rear bumper damage

Pass 26 Jun 2006 75,944 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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S3 OPW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 S3 OPW, 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 S3 OPW registered?

S3 OPW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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