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Y79 SCU

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,410 mi
Last recorded119,410 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 SCU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 119,410 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Very rusty under side

Pass 17 Feb 2023 114,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake ferrule mid chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear sills covered in plastic unable to inspect

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 111,478 miles

n/s/r tie rod ball joint has play @ limit. both rear tie rod dust covers and both front ball joint covers all had temporary repairs last time and still no change in condition at this time

side skirts fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 107,027 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tie rod joints dust covers have been repaired but are starting to deteriorate also n/s joint has play at limit at time of test

corrosion starting behind side skirts at n/s/r sill

side skirts fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 106,970 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tie rod joints dust covers have been repaired but are starting to deteriorate also n/s joint has play at limit at time of test

corrosion starting behind side skirts at n/s/r sill

cut in o/s/r tyre but not yet to fail criteria also tread at 2mm

side skirts fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,132 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,542 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 101,533 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 101,522 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes rusty. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear discs very rusty.

Front discs very rusty.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 91,901 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 91,901 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 79,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,434 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 66,434 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,911 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 26 Sep 2009 49,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 40,964 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 40,960 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2006 31,926 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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Y79 SCU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y79 SCU, 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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Y79 SCU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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