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Y839 YJW

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,386 mi
Last recorded93,386 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 YJW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 89,913 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 89,903 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever nearing end of travel

Fail 10 Mar 2020 89,173 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever nearing end of travel

Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

both rear disc lipped inner faces

Fail 12 Feb 2019 86,182 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

both rear disc lipped inner faces

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,102 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 82,102 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 1.6 mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 2.mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres 0.mm on outter edges 245/40/18

Fail 21 Feb 2017 76,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and back (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 1.6 mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 2.mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres 0.mm on outter edges 245/40/18

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge of tread

Fail 25 Jan 2016 71,341 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge of tread

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 69,080 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 3 May 2013 68,545 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 68,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,674 miles

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

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

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 26 Feb 2010 56,339 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 56,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear track arm has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,300 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 42,272 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

front brake balance borderline pass

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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Y839 YJW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y839 YJW, 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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Y839 YJW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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