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SY02 XVS

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,375 mi
Last recorded100,375 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 XVS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 100,375 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 100,374 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 92,548 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,684 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,090 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 81,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2012 77,426 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,425 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,458 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 73,458 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,501 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,217 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,981 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,215 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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SY02 XVS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY02 XVS, 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 SY02 XVS registered?

SY02 XVS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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