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Y609 VGC

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,048 mi
Last recorded123,048 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 VGC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,048 miles

steel pipes rusty /some play rear suspenshion bushes /some play n/s/lowere swivel /some play in rack

Fail 14 Jan 2013 123,635 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

play in offside front track rod end

tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Nov 2011 112,168 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 103,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 101,319 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 100,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 98,207 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Oct 2006 94,200 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 94,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VGC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y609 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y609 VGC registered?

Y609 VGC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y609 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 VGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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