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Y609 RVS

2001 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,682 mi
Last recorded104,682 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 RVS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2021 104,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BOTH SIDES. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens covers deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 May 2019 99,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 93,772 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 93,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,899 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 85,691 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both reflectors insecure (1.8.A.1b)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,292 miles

brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 15 May 2015 74,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake travel on upper limit

offside front and front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear inner upper suspension arm bush rubber split

offside rear shock absorber lower bush worn

some play in steering column

Fail 5 May 2015 73,959 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)

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)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

handbrake travel on upper limit

offside front and front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear inner upper suspension arm bush rubber split

offside rear shock absorber lower bush worn

some play in steering column

Pass 2 May 2014 68,098 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both side headlamp lens deteriorated and beam weak

both wiper blades split

front brake discs worn and pads low

offside front and front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 68,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both side headlamp lens deteriorated and beam weak

both wiper blades split

front brake discs worn and pads low

offside front and front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,711 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air con pump leak

both side rear suspension tie bar outer bush rubbers split

front brake discs worn and pads low

handbrake travel on upper limit

offside rear top suspension arm inner bush rubber split

rear brake balance on upper limit

Fail 30 Apr 2013 63,711 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

air con pump leak

both side rear suspension tie bar outer bush rubbers split

front brake discs worn and pads low

handbrake travel on upper limit

offside rear top suspension arm inner bush rubber split

rear brake balance on upper limit

Pass 4 May 2012 59,844 miles

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

handbrake travel on upper limit

some wear in front brake discs and pads low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,512 miles

handbrake travel on upper limit

nearside door mirror damaged

some wear in front brake discs

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 55,512 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

handbrake travel on upper limit

nearside door mirror damaged

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,816 miles

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,695 miles

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

some travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,808 miles

Transmission oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,937 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 36,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,452 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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Y609 RVS is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y609 RVS, 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 Y609 RVS registered?

Y609 RVS is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y609 RVS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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