MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management light on
Play in steering rack inner joints
Signs of an air con leak
Slight oil leak
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
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
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.
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.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Signs of a coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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Y840 XGF is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 June 2001.
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