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Y842 KKW

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,452 mi
Last recorded139,452 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 KKW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 139,452 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil level / very low

Pass 25 Nov 2014 129,506 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 24 Nov 2014 129,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Nov 2013 120,626 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 120,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

off side rear / outer side rear lamp inoperative

Pass 29 Nov 2012 118,890 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 118,883 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 118,345 miles

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

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

near side rear wheel brake slightly binding on

Fail 28 Nov 2011 117,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 117,665 miles

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

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

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

both front wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 107,517 miles

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

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

parking brake effort on both rear wheels just above leagle limit

Fail 30 Jun 2010 107,517 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

parking brake effort on both rear wheels just above leagle limit

Pass 24 Jun 2009 104,024 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 98,993 miles

n/s mirror advisory

Fail 12 Jun 2008 98,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/s mirror advisory

Pass 18 Jun 2007 92,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 90,642 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to o/s/f wheel trim

Fail 27 Nov 2006 90,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outter edges just legal

damage to o/s/f wheel trim

Pass 8 Dec 2005 80,639 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 80,580 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

slight play n/s/f shock absorber bush

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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Y842 KKW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y842 KKW, 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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Y842 KKW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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