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W4 SCJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,913 mi
Last recorded130,913 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 SCJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 130,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded, cant inspect fully due to sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded, cant inspect fully due to sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 130,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded, cant inspect fully due to sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded, cant inspect fully due to sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 125,481 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2015 119,027 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 112,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 101,384 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,296 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 100,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,918 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 94,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 94,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 88,736 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,999 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,569 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 53,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,490 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 11,965 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 9,537 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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W4 SCJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W4 SCJ, 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 W4 SCJ registered?

W4 SCJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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