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W333 RET

2002 Jaguar S-type

Brown Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,049 mi
Last recorded96,049 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW333 RET
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 96,049 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

patches of corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2015 96,049 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

patches of corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,844 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect underside due to engine, floorpan and sill covers

Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,948 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)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 84,642 miles

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

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

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

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 Jun 2011 78,997 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 71,775 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 65,563 miles

rear off side tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,692 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,384 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,100 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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W333 RET is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Brown with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W333 RET, 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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W333 RET is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is W333 RET safe to buy?

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