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Y796 YEV

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,570 mi
Last recorded14,570 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 YEV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,570 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 8,568 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 5,294 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 5,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 2,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,773 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,985 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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,812 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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Y796 YEV is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y796 YEV, 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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Y796 YEV is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y796 YEV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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