MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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steel pipes rusty /some play rear suspenshion bushes /some play n/s/lowere swivel /some play in rack
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
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
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
engine managment light on
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.
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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.
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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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