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SP02 XVR

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,771 mi
Last recorded82,771 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 XVR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 82,771 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears from front floor up bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure disconnected from caliper (3.5.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shock absorber rear duced damping effect

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

squeak from offside front suspension

Fail 30 Jul 2015 78,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch sticking

offside rear shock absorber rear duced damping effect

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

squeak from offside front suspension

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills fitted with plastic covers

rear chassis legs showing corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2014 73,051 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both headlight beam patterns quite poor -- lenses deteriorated ( Nearside worst )

Both outer sills fully covered

Rear chassis legs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Slight bind at Offside front brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,919 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on both outer sills

Fail 5 Jul 2013 64,919 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on both outer sills

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,112 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 64,103 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 52,564 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Apr 2011 52,560 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,595 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 40,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,742 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 32,742 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,585 miles

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

all four flexy hoses showing some corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2007 24,585 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

all four flexy hose ends showing some corrision

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,929 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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SP02 XVR is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SP02 XVR, 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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SP02 XVR is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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