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S946 TBC

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,273 mi
Last recorded147,273 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 TBC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 147,273 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 147,273 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 142,234 miles

SLIGHT BOLDGE ON O/ S F TYRE WALL

Fail 25 Feb 2020 142,234 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT BOLDGE ON O/ S F TYRE WALL

Pass 16 May 2018 123,078 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 120,067 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to chassis

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 111,476 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod has slight play

Fail 5 May 2016 111,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod has slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 100,582 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes and hose ferrules corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,615 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,459 miles

Chip in windscreen zone B

Front brake discs starting to wear thin

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2006 24,264 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal pipe section of both rear brake flexible hoses starting to corrode

slight play in both front lower damper bushes

slight play n/s/r upper wishbone inner joint

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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S946 TBC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S946 TBC, 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 S946 TBC registered?

S946 TBC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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