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Y771 BAC

2001 Jaguar S-type

Bronze Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,153 mi
Last recorded143,153 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 143,153 miles

Centre Front numberplate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front product on lenz

Nearside Rear slight play lower mount

Offside Front product on lenz

Offside Rear lower mounts slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2015 143,151 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating light not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Front numberplate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front product on lenz

Nearside Rear slight play lower mount

Offside Front product on lenz

Offside Rear lower mounts slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2014 134,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 127,911 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 127,911 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 126,923 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 126,486 miles

NSR tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 13 Apr 2010 125,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 100,040 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 100,040 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 90,597 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,414 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 82,404 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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Y771 BAC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Bronze with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y771 BAC, 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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Y771 BAC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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