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Y604 VGC

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,676 mi
Last recorded120,676 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 VGC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 120,676 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 120,206 miles

Nearside Inner sill heavily undersealed

Offside Inner sill heavily undersealed

Rear suspension heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2022 119,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 118,009 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 115,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 112,129 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 107,622 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 107,622 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 103,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 100,535 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 97,160 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 97,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 91,403 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 84,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 84,747 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 79,249 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,975 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 74,973 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 71,573 miles

offside rear diff oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2010 71,571 miles

Inner Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in steering colcumn

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,991 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,588 miles

both lower joints have play †hand brake need ajustment

Pass 21 Jul 2006 44,756 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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Y604 VGC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y604 VGC, 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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Y604 VGC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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