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VA02 UBG

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,364 mi
Last recorded54,364 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UBG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 54,199 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,142 miles

Airbag warning light on

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 36,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,123 miles

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

offside and nearside front slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,365 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 10,793 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 10,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UBG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UBG, 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

How do I check the history of VA02 UBG?

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What year was VA02 UBG registered?

VA02 UBG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 May 2002.

Is VA02 UBG safe to buy?

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