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SB51 RNX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,242 mi
Last recorded68,242 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 RNX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,242 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 68,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill /leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,320 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 62,314 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure small end (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear keep under observation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,021 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,727 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 44,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 42,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,368 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 37,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,444 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 31,372 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 26,897 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 21,884 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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SB51 RNX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB51 RNX, 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 SB51 RNX registered?

SB51 RNX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is SB51 RNX safe to buy?

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