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Y557 CGN

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

187,824 mi
Last recorded187,824 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 CGN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 187,824 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 187,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 186,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 169,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 169,145 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 164,102 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 136,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 124,757 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 123,034 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 117,581 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 117,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 115,761 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 97,246 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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Y557 CGN is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y557 CGN, 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 Y557 CGN registered?

Y557 CGN is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y557 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y557 CGN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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