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WA52 OBR

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,310 mi
Last recorded75,310 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 OBR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring to sill (5.2.6)

parking brake, pads wearing low.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills and inner wheel arches.

rear subframe/suspension components corroded.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 75,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner 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 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box, clamp broken (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner 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 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 Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring to sill (5.2.6)

parking brake, pads wearing low.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills and inner wheel arches.

rear subframe/suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,334 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes on offside chassis at front x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 71,294 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken at join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner 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 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken at join (7.1.2)

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

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)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at front under plastic covers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at front under plastic covers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear, corrosion on underside.

offside and nearside rear exhaust boxes corroded.

offside front beam image deteriating.

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 23 Jul 2016 71,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x on front chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose under chassis and pipes on inner chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,865 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 67,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,243 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,758 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front bumper damage

Fail 30 Jul 2012 58,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front bumper damage

Pass 6 Aug 2011 54,869 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at rear rusty

front brake discs worn and rusty

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2010 139,464 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 119,075 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 99,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 81,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,342 miles

air-bag warning lamp on!

Pass 23 Sep 2005 42,894 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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WA52 OBR is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WA52 OBR, 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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WA52 OBR is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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