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Y798 JCX

2001 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,140 mi
Last recorded114,140 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 JCX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 114,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 102,680 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail & worn inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear exhaust back box hanging bracket broken

Fail 11 Jun 2016 102,667 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front track arm has play

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

air con leak

all power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,353 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 101,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 97,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 97,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 96,897 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

may have fuel leah at tank when full

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,254 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,666 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 80,945 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 80,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,303 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,253 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,197 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,586 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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Y798 JCX is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y798 JCX, 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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Y798 JCX is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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