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SO51 HKL

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,378 mi
Last recorded169,378 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 HKL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 169,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 160,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 145,377 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 133,040 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 133,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 110,464 miles

Corrosion setting into front to rear and offside front brake pipes.

play noted at both front wishbone front bushes.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 110,464 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Corrosion setting into front to rear and offside front brake pipes.

Nearside rear secondary sidelight inop.

play noted at both front wishbone front bushes.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,477 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 91,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 85,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 80,041 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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SO51 HKL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO51 HKL, 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 SO51 HKL registered?

SO51 HKL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is SO51 HKL safe to buy?

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