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Y554 GCL

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,412 mi
Last recorded101,412 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 GCL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2018 101,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near petrol tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rose bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,373 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 98,370 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,405 miles

Nearside Rear park effort low

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 22 May 2015 91,925 miles

Rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 May 2015 91,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Rear tyre low on pressure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2014 90,435 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 90,121 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 90,118 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 Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2012 88,953 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 88,224 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 88,224 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 86,509 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 79,964 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 79,842 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 69,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,907 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 56,589 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y554 GCL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y554 GCL, 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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Y554 GCL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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