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SM02 PVE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,435 mi
Last recorded105,435 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 PVE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 105,435 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 98,411 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 98,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,441 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 87,614 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 87,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 May 2011 77,647 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2.5MM

NEARSIDE SILL BADLY CORRODED AND ALSO HOLED AT FRONT JACKING PAREA

OFFSIDE SILL BADLY CORRODED

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OFFSIDE FROMT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 9 May 2011 77,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2.5MM

NEARSIDE SILL BADLY CORRODED AND ALSO HOLED AT FRONT JACKING PAREA

OFFSIDE SILL BADLY CORRODED

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OFFSIDE FROMT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 12 May 2010 72,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 72,895 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 69,099 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 69,099 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 65,519 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 65,510 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 61,724 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 61,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 49,885 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 49,872 miles

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

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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SM02 PVE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SM02 PVE, 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 SM02 PVE registered?

SM02 PVE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is SM02 PVE safe to buy?

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