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SA52 VCG

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,676 mi
Last recorded97,676 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 VCG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,676 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear chassis corroded

front and rear sus arms corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,936 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,178 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,673 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 59,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,703 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,270 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 25,023 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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SA52 VCG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SA52 VCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA52 VCG registered?

SA52 VCG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is SA52 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 VCG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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