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Y608 XGK

2001 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,632 mi
Last recorded68,632 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 XGK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,632 miles

*** PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL LONG/HIGH ***

***REAR BRAKE PADS/CARRIERS RUSTY ***

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 68,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

*** PARKING BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL LONG/HIGH ***

***REAR BRAKE PADS/CARRIERS RUSTY ***

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

**** TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ****

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,609 miles

*** COOLANT LEVEL LOW ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F , O/S/F AND O/S/R ALL = 5.0MM , N/S/R = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,114 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,615 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 56,606 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,419 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,247 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 45,240 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,114 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,298 miles

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

near side hand brake cable rubbing on anti roll bar link

off side hand brake cable rubbing on anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,503 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

play in steering column

Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,056 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 XGK is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Grey 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 Y608 XGK, 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 Y608 XGK registered?

Y608 XGK is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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