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Y524 BAR

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,796 mi
Last recorded151,796 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 BAR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 151,796 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise change tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2016 151,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise change tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 134,522 miles

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

steel brake pipes to rear flexis corroded however not excessivly

Fail 11 Feb 2015 134,521 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

steel brake pipes to rear flexis corroded however not excessivly

Pass 12 Feb 2014 127,610 miles

front brake pad linings low

steel brake pipes to rear flexis corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 112,230 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 112,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 98,587 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 93,966 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,919 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,836 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 90,897 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 74,099 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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Y524 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y524 BAR, 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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Y524 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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