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Y778 BAC

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018

eml light intermittent

front tires tread wearing close to wear markers

minor surface rust throughout advise wax oil

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,416 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes corroded

both rear track arm rubbers cracking top and bottom

engine light on

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,530 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,529 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,407 miles

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

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

all tyres perrished on sidewalls

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,953 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,935 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,754 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,900 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 69,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,550 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,136 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 66,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,744 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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Y778 BAC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y778 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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Y778 BAC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 March 2001.

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