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Y506 ARL

2001 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,135 mi
Last recorded109,135 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 ARL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 109,135 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 109,125 miles

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

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 12 Feb 2015 102,244 miles

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

Travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,927 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

near side rear tyre worn low

Fail 5 Mar 2014 91,927 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

near side rear tyre worn low

Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,962 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,780 miles

Coolant leak

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear flexible brake hose ends corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 81,780 miles

Coolant leak

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear flexible brake hose ends corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,346 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 79,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 75,620 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 75,616 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 70,383 miles

brake pipes corroding

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,680 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,544 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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Y506 ARL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y506 ARL, 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 Y506 ARL registered?

Y506 ARL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y506 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y506 ARL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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