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Y608 BAR

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,949 mi
Last recorded136,949 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 BAR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 136,949 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 136,932 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 134,634 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 129,263 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front to rear and n/s/f brake pipes greased

engine management light on dash

Fail 6 Jun 2014 129,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front to rear and n/s/f brake pipes greased

engine management light on dash

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places and greased in others

Pass 8 Jun 2012 116,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parts of both front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Jun 2012 187,113 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parts of both front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jun 2011 109,909 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased at front

Pass 16 Jun 2010 103,675 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes greased at front

Pass 26 Jun 2009 94,693 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tie bar ball jiont boots split

front number plate starting to delaminate

front to rear brakes have been greased

Pass 20 Jun 2008 85,447 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 85,447 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 77,646 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding

Handbrake grip loose

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

n,s,f tyre worn edges

Pass 10 May 2006 70,182 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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Y608 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y608 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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Y608 BAR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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