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VA02 WPE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,039 mi
Last recorded121,039 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 WPE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 121,039 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 121,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Handbrake cables rubbing on anti-roll bar

Pass 16 Jan 2013 115,818 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 112,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 110,223 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,068 miles

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)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 105,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 99,676 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 99,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,843 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine mil on.

play in off side front lower arm bush to s/a.

Fail 4 Jul 2006 61,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

play in off side front s/a bottom mgt joint.

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 WPE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

VA02 WPE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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