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Y779 DRR

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,160 mi
Last recorded133,160 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 DRR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2015 133,160 miles

Front chassis and suspension frame corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output plastic lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper arm showing signs of wear

Rear chassis and suspension frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2014 129,754 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,380 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 126,669 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 125,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 120,119 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 114,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 108,334 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes cannot clearly be seen over the fuel tank

brake pipes front to rear enclosed in plastic covers

nearside rear road wheel slighlty buckled

nearside rear tyre slightly deflated

offside front steel brake pipe corroded within a clipped area and cannot be fully assessed

plastic outer sill covers fitted

small cut to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2007 99,757 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 90,239 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 68,481 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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Y779 DRR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y779 DRR, 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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Y779 DRR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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