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VA02 RVT

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 RVT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 98,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edges and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edges and in tread apttern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 98,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Looks slightly moist with fluid (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Has burst at ferrule (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edges and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edges and in tread apttern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,335 miles

Both front tyres low tread at edges and cracking in tread pattern slightly

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four corners of vehicle (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Oil leak From above under belly panel ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,333 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear below driver floor pan area (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres low tread at edges and cracking in tread pattern slightly

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four corners of vehicle (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Oil leak From above under belly panel ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Circa 2.60 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,143 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four to all brake calipers. Aeroquip type hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Circa 2.50 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 95,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Delaminated over the 'R' (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Circa 1.40 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four to all brake calipers. Aeroquip type hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Circa 2.50 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,208 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Near side and off side, including aeroquip braiding (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,868 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,904 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 72,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 70,390 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,019 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 69,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

nearside inner lamp not working

Pass 3 Jul 2010 62,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,443 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 55,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,338 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,307 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,768 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 1.6MM ON LEGAL LIMITS

BRAKE FLUID RESERVIOR CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEVEL

Pass 25 Jun 2005 24,405 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 24,385 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES LOWTREAD

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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VA02 RVT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VA02 RVT, 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 VA02 RVT registered?

VA02 RVT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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