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S7 DGJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,377 mi
Last recorded162,377 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 DGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 162,377 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 144,539 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 144,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc`s worn

Pass 17 Oct 2009 126,749 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 126,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 113,328 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 113,328 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 97,845 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

sill covers and front to rear underbodyguard fitted to vehicle at test

slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 27 Dec 2007 97,844 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

nsf tyre wearing low on tread on edges

nsr tyre on legal limit of tread at test recommend change

osr tyre wearing on tread

sill covers and front to rear underbodyguard fitted to vehicle at test

slight oil patch on front under vehicle guard

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2007 77,371 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 77,370 miles

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

nsr tyre nail embedded in it

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge to legal limit recommend change

osr tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 25 Jan 2006 54,202 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 54,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs worn and pitted

rear discs worn and pitted efficeny okay at test

Pass 27 Sep 2005 50,654 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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S7 DGJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S7 DGJ, 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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S7 DGJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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