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Y797 FHJ

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,745 mi
Last recorded54,745 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 FHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 54,745 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 50,795 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 50,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 50,563 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,936 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses have some slight deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has slight damage/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 47,882 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,507 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and off side rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and off side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,597 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 46,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres feathering on edges plus showing signs of perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,181 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light illuminated

front plus rear tyres perishing cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes signs of corrosion

front and rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,073 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,081 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,977 miles

hand brake slightly high

o/s/f steering arm has got play

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,376 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,775 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

removed obstruction to drivers view from windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,809 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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Y797 FHJ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Y797 FHJ, 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 Y797 FHJ registered?

Y797 FHJ is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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