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VN02 XLG

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 XLG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 87,272 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,662 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 82,648 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front reflector broken

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,412 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 78,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 May 2015 74,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 70,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both windscreen wiper deteriorated/torn

Pass 21 May 2013 65,304 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 61,661 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,397 miles

Both Wiper Blades Starting to split at ends

O/S/F Tyre Worn to the LEGAL LIMIT of 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2010 53,108 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 47,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 42,100 miles

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 29 May 2007 35,955 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,930 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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VN02 XLG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN02 XLG, 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 VN02 XLG registered?

VN02 XLG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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