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Y631 VGC

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,516 mi
Last recorded70,516 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 VGC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,516 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,733 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 66,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,261 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,944 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,133 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,246 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,766 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,918 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,616 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f have slight lift in the lower outer bottom balljoints

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,398 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 25,925 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 23,460 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,873 miles

cut in nearside front sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,265 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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Y631 VGC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y631 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

How do I check the history of Y631 VGC?

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What year was Y631 VGC registered?

Y631 VGC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y631 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y631 VGC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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