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Y779 LHU

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,890 mi
Last recorded56,890 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 LHU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 56,890 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 56,828 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 56,717 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,995 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,568 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,228 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 53,228 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,130 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,725 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 50,708 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,561 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 41,146 miles

nail in tyre

near side rear

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 LHU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y779 LHU, 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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What year was Y779 LHU registered?

Y779 LHU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y779 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y779 LHU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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