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Y669 FTW

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,408 mi
Last recorded168,408 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY669 FTW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 168,408 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 May 2017 164,275 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 164,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 159,626 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 159,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear main feed brake pipes corroded at front and back of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 151,943 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 140,150 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 99,916 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 99,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,194 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

slight play on nearside rear wishbone bush

Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,187 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play on nearside rear wishbone bush

Pass 5 May 2011 48,555 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,964 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 40,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,017 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,768 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,383 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,023 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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Y669 FTW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y669 FTW, 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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Y669 FTW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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