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Y518 EAV

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,475 mi
Last recorded117,475 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY518 EAV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 117,475 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 117,457 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 116,747 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective borderline (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension and under vehicle

plastic covers fitted outer sills inspection limited

underseal on both sides inner sills front too rear and on previous welding borderline

Pass 31 May 2018 115,964 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2018 115,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 115,948 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 115,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 115,160 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 115,154 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,484 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 112,504 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,101 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 107,145 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 107,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,500 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 92,357 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 84,992 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 84,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,495 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 67,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,821 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,438 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2005 43,783 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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Y518 EAV is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y518 EAV, 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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Y518 EAV is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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