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WJ51 ZNL

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,994 mi
Last recorded142,994 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 ZNL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 142,994 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 142,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 139,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 134,660 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 134,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 123,844 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 114,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

front pads low

nsf/ osf tyres colse to limits on edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 114,679 miles

front pads low

nsf/ osf tyres colse to limits on edge

Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,601 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 111,601 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 103,974 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 103,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion in o/s/r brake pipe ,child seat fitted to n/s/r seat when checking seat belt

Pass 10 Aug 2009 94,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 82,546 miles

chip in screen

not checked centre seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

chip in screen

not checked centre seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,623 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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WJ51 ZNL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 81,870 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 WJ51 ZNL, 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 25 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 WJ51 ZNL registered?

WJ51 ZNL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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