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Y703 WVL

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

214,033 mi
Last recorded214,033 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 WVL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 214,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 195,562 miles

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

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 1 Dec 2015 177,003 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 176,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 161,029 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 149,239 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 149,197 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 137,107 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 125,871 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 125,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 121,094 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 121,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 107,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 90,796 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 90,796 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 80,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,078 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 68,407 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 4 Feb 2006 56,794 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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Y703 WVL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 Y703 WVL, 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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Y703 WVL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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