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SG02 VLB

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,486 mi
Last recorded96,486 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 VLB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 96,486 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all wheel arches are slighlty corroded but not seriously weakened

sills covered heavily with sealant

Fail 25 Feb 2019 96,486 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all wheel arches are slighlty corroded but not seriously weakened

sills covered heavily with sealant

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,951 miles

Brake pipes have slight corrosion front to rear

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front inner sill and floor area covered heavily with sealant

Nearside inner sill covered heavily with sealant front to rear

Offside front inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 95,937 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inner/outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inner./outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement where shock s mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,240 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

sill covers on cant inspet outer sills

sill covers on cant inspet outer sills

em light

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,972 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,310 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 78,309 miles

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

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Brakes not tested due to leaking pipe

Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,352 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2012 66,182 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,182 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 61,967 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 57,101 miles

undertrays fitted to whole underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2009 57,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

undertrays fitted to whole underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Dec 2008

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 45,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,473 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 39,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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SG02 VLB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG02 VLB, 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 SG02 VLB registered?

SG02 VLB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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