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Y699 FYC

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,040 mi
Last recorded124,040 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY699 FYC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 124,040 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 124,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 120,011 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 120,011 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2016 115,974 miles

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

advise parking brake service

Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,417 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 113,417 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 108,095 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 108,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 101,007 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 101,007 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 94,371 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 94,371 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 87,406 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,544 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 80,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,354 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 73,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,025 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,769 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,460 miles

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

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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Y699 FYC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y699 FYC, 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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Y699 FYC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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