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Y501 CAY

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,221 mi
Last recorded146,221 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 CAY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 146,221 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill in centre under plastic trim (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 141,951 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 141,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 134,211 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 134,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 129,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 125,365 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 125,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 May 2011 120,418 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 120,417 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 120,306 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 114,589 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 114,589 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 107,257 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 100,847 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 100,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2007 87,596 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 May 2007 87,596 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 87,492 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 77,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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Y501 CAY is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y501 CAY, 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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Y501 CAY is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 March 2001.

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