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SH52 VTV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,411 mi
Last recorded11,411 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 VTV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,411 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 104,814 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 97,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 97,354 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 89,124 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 89,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 78,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,818 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,124 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 48,071 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 48,055 miles

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

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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SH52 VTV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH52 VTV, 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 SH52 VTV registered?

SH52 VTV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is SH52 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 VTV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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