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Y501 GBW

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,783 mi
Last recorded113,783 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 GBW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 113,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 112,807 miles

hand brake effort 20% (min 16%) advise inspection.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 112,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake effort 20% (min 16%) advise inspection.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre tread cracked and perished

handbrake effort 18% (min 16%) advise further inspection

nearside washer not hitting screen

Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,422 miles

CORROSION BOTH INNER SILLS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED ON TREAD NO CORDS SHOWING

Pass 4 Nov 2014 108,569 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 108,543 miles

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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,681 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

handbrake travel high

Fail 24 Oct 2013 106,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

advise front to rear & rear brake pipes corroded! ADVISE REPLACEMENT!

Pass 1 Oct 2012 105,178 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 105,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,012 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 101,007 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,530 miles

offside /nearside rear brake disc,s worn and pitted

Fail 22 Oct 2010 94,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside /nearside rear brake disc,s worn and pitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,805 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 85,805 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 79,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 76,697 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 76,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 70,804 miles

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

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 GBW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GBW, 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 Y501 GBW registered?

Y501 GBW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 April 2001.

Is Y501 GBW safe to buy?

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