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Y838 AJW

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,532 mi
Last recorded138,532 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 AJW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 138,532 miles

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

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

cover sills fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2013 138,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 120,584 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,572 miles

both front tyre worn low inner edges

both rear tyres 1.6mm limit advise replace asap

hand brake travel

rear chassis corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

slight play in the rack

Pass 29 Aug 2009 87,236 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,966 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,468 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,735 miles

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

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

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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Y838 AJW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y838 AJW, 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 Y838 AJW registered?

Y838 AJW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y838 AJW safe to buy?

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