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WP02 VYW

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,775 mi
Last recorded129,775 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 VYW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 129,775 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 129,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 117,356 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 117,356 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 104,792 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 95,892 miles

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items

Rear coil springs are staring to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2010 87,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 77,715 miles

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)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges suggest a tracking check

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

wipers are worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 69,310 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,076 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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WP02 VYW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WP02 VYW, 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 WP02 VYW registered?

WP02 VYW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is WP02 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP02 VYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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