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VNZ 5648

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,986 mi
Last recorded182,986 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 5648
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 182,986 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

nsr tyre wearing unevenly

park brake fault illuminated, parking brake does function correctly

under-body has corrosion in various locations

Pass 12 May 2016 166,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres edges bald

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front /rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2016 166,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres edges bald

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front /rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 154,865 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 151,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 146,307 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 146,096 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 133,537 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 120,300 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 105,808 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 91,398 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 91,398 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight play N/S steering rack.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,664 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 40,047 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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VNZ 5648 is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNZ 5648, 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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VNZ 5648 is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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