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Y840 XGF

2001 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,060 mi
Last recorded161,060 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 XGF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 161,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 155,921 miles

Engine management light on

Play in steering rack inner joints

Signs of an air con leak

Slight oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2016 155,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Engine management light on

Play in steering rack inner joints

Signs of an air con leak

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2015 149,957 miles

All brake discs slightly lipped

Corrosion around rear subframe mounting points

Free play detected at stering wheel

Little handbrake reserve

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

Play in steering rack inner joints

Play in upper steering column

Signs of an oil leak

Unable to check outer sills due to side skirts/trim fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 143,942 miles

Headlamp lens in poor condition.

Long handbrake travel

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Side skirts fitted to vehicle.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 143,603 miles

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

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

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

2 x nails in o/s rear tyre.

Both headlamp lens in poor condition & aims only just meet MOT requirements.

Long handbrake travel.

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight play in both front suspension arm bushes.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 137,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Signs of a coolant leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 132,727 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 132,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 126,121 miles

front suspension link grease boots split

handbrake adjustment long

movement in o/s/f suspension link

movement in rear shock absorber lower mount bushes

o/s steering rack boot perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear plate characters deteriated

slight movement in n/s/f lower suspension arm swivel

steering rack union weeping fluid

Fail 9 Sep 2011 126,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front suspension link grease boots split

handbrake adjustment long

movement in o/s/f suspension link

movement in rear shock absorber lower mount bushes

o/s steering rack boot perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear plate characters deteriated

slight movement in n/s/f lower suspension arm swivel

steering rack union weeping fluid

Pass 9 Aug 2010 118,245 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in windscreen

parking brake lever travel long

plastic sill covers

Pass 8 Aug 2009 108,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen

parking brake lever travel long

plastic sill and under engine covers

Fail 7 Aug 2009 108,972 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

chip in windscreen

parking brake lever travel long

plastic sill and under engine covers

Pass 13 Aug 2008 101,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 95,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 87,280 miles

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

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

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

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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Y840 XGF is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y840 XGF, 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 Y840 XGF registered?

Y840 XGF is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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