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SHZ 1840

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,358 mi
Last recorded132,358 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 1840
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 132,358 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 132,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 127,848 miles

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

under trays fitted under body

Pass 18 Mar 2016 122,546 miles

under trays fitted underbody

Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on o/s n/s inner sills front to rear

Fail 13 Mar 2014

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

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on o/s n/s inner sills front to rear

Pass 3 May 2013 110,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 103,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 95,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2011 95,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 89,043 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 79,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 69,226 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,011 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 46,011 miles

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

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

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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SHZ 1840 is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SHZ 1840, 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 SHZ 1840 registered?

SHZ 1840 is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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